How far is Athens, GA from Albany, GA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Athens and Albany is 170.7 miles (274.71 km).

Flight distance from Athens, GA to Albany, GA is 170.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Athens to Albany with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Athens, Georgia to Albany, Georgia is: 199.34 miles (320.8 km) by car.

Driving from Athens to Albany will take approximately 03 hours 30 minutes.

#1 Athens

Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States

Population	116714
GPS Coordinates	33°57'39"N 83°22'41"W
Latitude	33.9609500
Longitude	-83.3779400
Altitude	228
Country	United States

The capital of Georgia. It is located on the Flint River in southwestern Georgia. Albany is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Albany Museum of Art and the Albany Civic Center.

Population	70839
GPS Coordinates	31°34'43"N 84°9'21"W
Latitude	31.5785100
Longitude	-84.1557400
Altitude	62
Country	United States

Starting point in Athens: North Lumpkin Street (-83.377973,33.960942)
Ending point in Albany: Pine Avenue (-84.15574,31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time Between Athens and Albany

The distance between Athens and Albany is 321 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 33 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Athens and Albany. The current time is 08:18:35.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 29 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.63 liters (7.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Athens and Albany.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Athens to Albany is $21.07 (diesel $28.69).

Georgia gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3	$3.43	$3.82	$4.08
Total	$21.07	$24.15	$26.88	$28.69

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Georgia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $2.995 (Diesel $4.079) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Athens and Albany (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.