How far is Barnesville, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Barnesville, GA to Albany, GA is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.77 mi
02h 12m
Flight
101.99 mi
164.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.99 mi
Kilometers
164.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.77 mi
Kilometers
218.5 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 26, 6:52 PM EDT
Return by in Barnesville
Sun, Apr 26, 9:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnesville
2026-04-26T16:40
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 26, 6:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barnesville
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
Ideal
GA

City in Macon County, Georgia, United States

From Barnesville
59.1 mi
01h 06m
To Albany
76.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forsyth Street

    16 m · 5 sec · Forsyth Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    97 m · 6 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Thomaston Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Thomaston Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    15.1 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1096 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Center Street

    1307 ft · 25 sec · South Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Church Street

    12.2 mi · 15 min · South Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    35.6 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    38 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    97 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Forester Parkway

    544 ft · 13 sec · Forester Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Leesburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Leesburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · North Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 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 Barnesville and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
91 mi · 67%
Thomaston Street
16.2 mi · 12%
Walnut Street
4.35 mi · 3%
North Jefferson Street
3.2 mi · 2%
Old Leesburg Road
2.52 mi · 2%
South Center Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

South Church Street

Exit the roundabout

38 mi · 00h 47m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ideal
01h 06m from Barnesville
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Barnesville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Ideal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Barnesville and 76.7 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Barnesville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnesville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 101.99 mi (164.13 km).

Barnesville

#1 Barnesville

City in Lamar County, Georgia, USA

Population6,669
Coordinates33.0545700, -84.1557500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Forsyth Street (-84.155749, 33.054588)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.14 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.95
9.58 gal · 36.28 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.97 $37.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.21 $42.43
Premium $4.78 $22.89 $45.77
Diesel $5.62 $26.94 $53.88

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnesville and Albany. The current time is 16:40:09.

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.