How far is Albany, GA from Winder, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Winder, GA is about 203.2 miles (327 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.2 mi
04h 16m
Flight
168.71 mi
271.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.71 mi
Kilometers
271.51 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.2 mi
Kilometers
327.02 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winder
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Winder
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Albany
101.7 mi
02h 08m
To Winder
101.5 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Winder.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Winder.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street

    156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Blaylock Street

    1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    23 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 36: Jackson, Barnesville

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Georgia Diagnostic Prison

    42 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Barnesville-Jackson Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Barnesville-Jackson Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Mulberry Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Mulberry Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1473 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Covington Street

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Covington Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    24 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 36

    29 m · 2 sec · State Route 36

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 36

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 36

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 36

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on John R. Williams Highway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · John R. Williams Highway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Turn right

    5 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1789 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Route 11

    5.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 11

  30. 30

    Continue on Winder-Monroe Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Winder-Monroe Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Christmas Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Christmas Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Monroe Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto May Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · May Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight right

    46 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto North Broad Street

    985 ft · 26 sec · North Broad Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Winder.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 28%
Larry Justice Highway
38.8 mi · 19%
Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 17%
John R. Williams Highway
15 mi · 7%
Covington Street
12.9 mi · 6%
State Route 36
8.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
168.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 08m from Albany
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Winder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Winder?

The road trip is about 203.2 miles (327 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Albany and 101.5 miles from Winder.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Winder.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Winder. Straight-line distance: 168.71 mi (271.51 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Winder

#2 Winder

City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America

Population18,273
Coordinates33.9926100, -83.7201700
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Winder (-83.72017, 33.99261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.14 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.80
14.34 gal · 54.28 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.40 $56.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.76 $63.51
Premium $4.78 $34.26 $68.52
Diesel $5.62 $40.32 $80.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Winder. The current time is 01:21:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.