How far is Ashburn, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Ashburn, GA to Albany, GA is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.18 mi
00h 43m
Flight
30.84 mi
49.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.84 mi
Kilometers
49.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.18 mi
Kilometers
61.45 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Ashburn
Sat, Apr 18, 9:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashburn
2026-04-18T07:58
Arrive Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ashburn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Sylvester
GA

Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America

From Ashburn
17.8 mi
00h 21m
To Albany
20.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    20 m · 4 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Leesburg Highway

    1974 ft · 37 sec · Leesburg Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Doe Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Doe Hill Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jewell Crowe Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Jewell Crowe Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Doles Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Doles Road

  10. 10

    Merge left onto Cordele Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Cordele Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Davis Highway
8.89 mi · 23%
Jewell Crowe Road
7.73 mi · 20%
Cordele Road
5.25 mi · 14%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 8%
Doe Hill Road
2.41 mi · 6%
Doles Road
1.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Davis Highway

Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

8.89 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylvester
00h 21m from Ashburn
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashburn and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sylvester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Ashburn and 20.4 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashburn and Albany. Straight-line distance: 30.84 mi (49.64 km).

Ashburn

#1 Ashburn

Census designated place in Virginia

Population3,653
Coordinates31.7060100, -83.6532200
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Avenue (-83.653208, 31.705986)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
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.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.69
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.35 $10.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.78 $6.45 $12.90
Diesel $5.62 $7.59 $15.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashburn and Albany. The current time is 07:58:47.

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.