How far is Cuthbert, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Cuthbert, GA to Albany, GA is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
44.67 mi
00h 51m
Flight
39.57 mi
63.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.57 mi
Kilometers
63.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.67 mi
Kilometers
71.89 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Wed, Apr 15, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Cuthbert
Wed, Apr 15, 4:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuthbert
2026-04-15T15:00
Arrive Albany
Wed, Apr 15, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuthbert
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
Dawson
GA

City in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States

From Cuthbert
22.3 mi
00h 25m
To Albany
22.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Dawson Street

    45 m · 4 sec · West Dawson Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Peachtree Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Peachtree Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    19.9 mi · 28 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Graves Station Road Southwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · Graves Station Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rountree Drive Southwest

    1892 ft · 37 sec · Rountree Drive Southwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    5 mi · 7 min · Liberty Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown

    1311 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton

    73 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Jefferson Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuthbert 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
19.9 mi · 45%
Albany Highway
14.2 mi · 32%
Liberty Expressway
4.99 mi · 11%
North Jefferson Street
1.88 mi · 4%
Forrester Drive Southeast
1.15 mi · 3%
Highway Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Turn right onto Broad Street

19.9 mi · 00h 28m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
00h 25m from Cuthbert
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Cuthbert and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Cuthbert and 22.4 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Cuthbert and Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuthbert and Albany. Straight-line distance: 39.57 mi (63.68 km).

Cuthbert

#1 Cuthbert

City in Randolph County, Georgia, USA

Population3,361
Coordinates31.7712700, -84.7893700
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 (-84.78947, 31.771)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.00 $14.00
Premium $4.78 $7.55 $15.10
Diesel $5.62 $8.89 $17.77

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuthbert and Albany. The current time is 15:00:02.

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.