How far is Cairo, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Cairo, GA to Albany, GA is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
58.39 mi
01h 11m
Flight
48.51 mi
78.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.51 mi
Kilometers
78.07 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.39 mi
Kilometers
93.97 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Tue, May 5, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Cairo
Tue, May 5, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cairo
2026-05-05T09:27
Arrive Albany
Tue, May 5, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cairo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Camilla
GA

County seat in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States

From Cairo
26.8 mi
00h 35m
To Albany
31.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue Northeast

    82 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street Northeast

    1991 ft · 51 sec · 5th Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 38th Boulevard Northeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 38th Boulevard Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right

    23.4 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Butler Street

    2462 ft · 51 sec · South Butler Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    582 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    22.2 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234 West: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

    1510 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moultrie Road

    1273 ft · 29 sec · Moultrie Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Moultrie Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Oakridge Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Oakridge Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Radium Springs Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Radium Springs Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    128 m · 18 sec · South Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broad Street
23 mi · 39%
38th Boulevard Northeast
1.67 mi · 3%
Radium Springs Road
1.64 mi · 3%
Moultrie Road
0.92 mi · 2%
East Oakridge Drive
0.69 mi · 1%
South Butler Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

23.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camilla
00h 35m from Cairo
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cairo and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Camilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Cairo and 31.6 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.16 one way or $16.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cairo and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cairo and Albany. Straight-line distance: 48.51 mi (78.07 km).

Cairo

#1 Cairo

City in Grady County, Georgia, United States

Population9,302
Coordinates30.8775100, -84.2021400
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue Northeast (-84.20214, 30.877578)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.16
Round trip
$16.32
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.16 $16.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.12 $18.25
Premium $4.78 $9.84 $19.69
Diesel $5.62 $11.59 $23.17

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Cairo and Albany. The current time is 09:27:41.

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.