How far is Avondale Estates, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Avondale Estates, GA to Albany, GA is about 184.5 miles (297 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.57 mi
02h 59m
Flight
151.66 mi
244.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.66 mi
Kilometers
244.07 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.57 mi
Kilometers
297.03 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Avondale Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale Estates
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avondale Estates
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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Avondale Estates
92.3 mi
01h 29m
To Albany
92.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale Estates and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Kingstone Road

    1071 ft · 52 sec · Kingstone Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeshore Drive

    83 m · 15 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Kensington Road

    2790 ft · 1 min · Kensington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Covington Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 South: Augusta

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 32%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 31%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 19%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 9%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
7.89 mi · 4%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

56.9 mi · 01h 01m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 29m from Avondale Estates
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Avondale Estates and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avondale Estates to Albany?

The road trip is about 184.5 miles (297 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Avondale Estates and 92.3 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avondale Estates and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale Estates and Albany. Straight-line distance: 151.66 mi (244.07 km).

Avondale Estates

#1 Avondale Estates

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,110
Coordinates33.7714900, -84.2671400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingstone Road (-84.267141, 33.771584)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.51 gal
24.65 L · about $25.79
Round trip
$51.57
13.02 gal · 49.3 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.7 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.79 $51.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.83 $57.67
Premium $4.78 $31.10 $62.21
Diesel $5.62 $36.61 $73.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avondale Estates and Albany. The current time is 23:08:17.

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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.