How far is Byron, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Byron, GA to Albany, GA is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.9 mi
01h 29m
Flight
77.83 mi
125.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.83 mi
Kilometers
125.25 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.9 mi
Kilometers
146.29 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Wed, Apr 29, 7:10 PM EDT
Return by in Byron
Wed, Apr 29, 8:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byron
2026-04-29T17:40
Arrive Albany
Wed, Apr 29, 7:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byron
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
Cordele
GA

County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

From Byron
45.7 mi
00h 44m
To Albany
45.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1260 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2929 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1141 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75:south: Valdosta

    1243 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    50.1 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Byron 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
50.3 mi · 55%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 39%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.45 mi · 1%
Pine Avenue
0.41 mi
East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75

Merge slight left

50.1 mi · 00h 54m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordele
00h 44m from Byron
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Byron and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Cordele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Byron and 45.2 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byron and Albany. Straight-line distance: 77.83 mi (125.25 km).

Byron

#1 Byron

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

Population5,274
Coordinates32.6537600, -83.7596300
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.759615, 32.653779)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.43
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.71 $25.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.22 $28.43
Premium $4.78 $15.34 $30.67
Diesel $5.62 $18.05 $36.11

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Byron and Albany. The current time is 17:40:50.

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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.