How far is Commerce, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Commerce, GA to Albany, GA is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
220.19 mi
03h 49m
Flight
185.88 mi
299.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.88 mi
Kilometers
299.14 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.19 mi
Kilometers
354.36 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Mon, May 4, 1:30 PM EDT
Return by in Commerce
Mon, May 4, 5:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Commerce
2026-05-04T09:41
Arrive Albany
Mon, May 4, 1:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Commerce
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Commerce
109.2 mi
01h 54m
To Albany
111 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    32 m · 7 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    56 m · 10 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Line Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Line Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto View Street

    56 m · 8 sec · View Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Central Avenue

    66 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Elm Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Commerce Road

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Commerce Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop, GA 15

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on GA Inner Loop 10

    897 ft · 12 sec · GA Inner Loop 10

  11. 11

    Continue on Inner Loop 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · Inner Loop 10

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Inner Loop 10

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Macon Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on White Oak Drive

    795 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Macon Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Watkinsville Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Watkinsville Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Macon Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Athens Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon

    75 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Gray Highway

    824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Gray Road Southwest

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  33. 33

    Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta

    1.3 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  36. 36

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  38. 38

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  42. 42

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  45. 45

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  46. 46

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce 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
47 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
66 mi · 30%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 16%
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 10%
Macon Highway
13.4 mi · 6%
Gray Highway
10.7 mi · 5%
Commerce Road
9.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

65 mi · 01h 10m

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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
185.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 54m from Commerce
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Commerce and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Commerce and 111 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.78 one way or $61.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Commerce and Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Commerce and Albany. Straight-line distance: 185.88 mi (299.14 km).

Commerce

#1 Commerce

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population7,328
Coordinates34.2040000, -83.4571100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-83.457115, 34.203846)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.41 L · about $30.78
Round trip
$61.55
15.54 gal · 58.82 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.78 $61.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.41 $68.83
Premium $4.78 $37.13 $74.25
Diesel $5.62 $43.70 $87.40

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Commerce and Albany. The current time is 09:41:33.

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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.