How far is Albany, GA from Zebulon, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Zebulon, GA is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.63 mi
02h 34m
Flight
105.85 mi
170.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.85 mi
Kilometers
170.35 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.63 mi
Kilometers
189.31 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zebulon
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Zebulon
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ideal
GA

City in Macon County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
58.9 mi
01h 17m
To Zebulon
58.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Leesburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Leesburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forester Parkway

    544 ft · 16 sec · Forester Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    38.2 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Broad Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Poplar Street

    11.3 mi · 13 min · North Poplar Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Griffin Street

    100 m · 13 sec · Griffin Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    97 m · 14 sec · Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    73 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Poplar Street
27.7 mi · 24%
Walnut Street
26.7 mi · 23%
North Church Street
15.2 mi · 13%
North Jefferson Street
3.21 mi · 3%
Old Leesburg Road
2.52 mi · 2%
South Broad Street
1.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.2 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ideal
01h 17m from Albany
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Zebulon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ideal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Albany and 58.7 miles from Zebulon.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Zebulon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Zebulon. Straight-line distance: 105.85 mi (170.35 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Zebulon

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

Population1,153
Coordinates33.1023500, -84.3427000
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Zebulon (-84.3427, 33.10235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.71 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
8.3 gal · 31.42 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.38 $36.76
Premium $4.78 $19.83 $39.66
Diesel $5.62 $23.34 $46.68

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Zebulon. The current time is 01:57:58.

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.