How far is Americus, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Americus, GA to Albany, GA is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Americus and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Americus and Albany.
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Start on North Lee Street
100 m · 14 sec · North Lee Street
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Turn left onto West Forsyth Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Forsyth Street
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Merge slight right onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard
11.6 mi · 14 min · South Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Smithville Bypass
13.3 mi · 16 min · Smithville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Forester Parkway
544 ft · 13 sec · Forester Parkway
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Turn right onto Old Leesburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Leesburg Road
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Pine Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Americus and Albany.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Smithville Bypass
Continue on Smithville Bypass
13.3 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Americus and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Americus to Albany?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Smithville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Americus and 19 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Americus and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Americus and Albany. Straight-line distance: 34.42 mi (55.4 km).
#1 Americus
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 14,987 |
| Coordinates | 32.0723900, -84.2326900 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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