How far is Albany, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Albany, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 174 miles (280 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.97 mi
03h 17m
Flight
115.87 mi
186.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.87 mi
Kilometers
186.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.97 mi
Kilometers
279.97 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM CDT
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
North Corbin
KY

City in Kentucky, United States of America

From Albany
86.9 mi
01h 38m
To Georgetown
87.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Cumberland Street

    33 m · 5 sec · East Cumberland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    1253 ft · 21 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Cross Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Cross Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Monticello Road

    35.7 mi · 48 min · Monticello Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hal Rogers Parkway
40.2 mi · 23%
Monticello Road
39.8 mi · 23%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 19%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 18%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 9%
North Cross Street
2.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Monticello Road

Turn right onto Monticello Road

35.7 mi · 00h 48m

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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Corbin
01h 38m from Albany
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174 miles (280 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

North Corbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Albany and 87.1 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Albany and Georgetown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 115.87 mi (186.48 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

City in Clinton County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,979
Coordinates36.6909000, -85.1346800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Monticello Road (-85.134702, 36.690764)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.24 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.48 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Albany, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Albany is 01:00:02, although it is 02:00:02 in Georgetown.

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.