How far is Baldwin, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Baldwin, GA to Albany, GA is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.4 miles (329 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.6 mi
04h 09m
Flight
204.45 mi
329.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.45 mi
Kilometers
329.03 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.6 mi
Kilometers
388.81 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, May 3, 1:56 PM EDT
Return by in Baldwin
Sun, May 3, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwin
2026-05-03T09:47
Arrive Albany
Sun, May 3, 1:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baldwin
9:00 PM EDT
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Baldwin
126.9 mi
02h 04m
To Albany
114.6 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stonepile Street

    9 m · 5 sec · Stonepile Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willingham Avenue

    771 ft · 15 sec · Willingham Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Willingham Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Willingham Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    1502 ft · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Duncan Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lanier Parkway

    24.2 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon

    2069 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwin 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 25%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 24%
Lanier Parkway
41 mi · 17%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 15%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi · 7%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
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 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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
204.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
02h 04m from Baldwin
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Baldwin and Clear near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Baldwin and 114.6 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 204.4 miles (329 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.75 one way or $67.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Baldwin and Clear near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baldwin and Albany. Straight-line distance: 204.45 mi (329.03 km).

Baldwin

#1 Baldwin

City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,477
Coordinates34.4917700, -83.5373900
Altitude466
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Stonepile Street (-83.537422, 34.49172)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.27 L · about $33.75
Round trip
$67.50
17.04 gal · 64.54 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.75 $67.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.74 $75.47
Premium $4.78 $40.71 $81.42
Diesel $5.62 $47.92 $95.83

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Baldwin and Albany. The current time is 09:47:05.

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.