How far is Donalsonville, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Donalsonville, GA to Albany, GA is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
63.78 mi
01h 12m
Flight
56.61 mi
91.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.61 mi
Kilometers
91.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.78 mi
Kilometers
102.64 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Donalsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donalsonville
2026-04-18T05:45
Arrive Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Donalsonville
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
Newton
GA

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

From Donalsonville
31.9 mi
00h 36m
To Albany
31.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    13 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Tennille Avenue

    12.5 mi · 18 min · South Tennille Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Crawford Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Crawford Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West College Street

    875 ft · 18 sec · West College Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    107 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1st Street

    20 m · 5 sec · North 1st Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    48.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Gordon Avenue

    140 m · 18 sec · West Gordon Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    3082 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    586 ft · 20 sec · North Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Donalsonville 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
48.9 mi · 77%
South Tennille Avenue
12.5 mi · 20%
Crawford Street
1.23 mi · 2%
South Jefferson Street
0.58 mi · 1%
West College Street
0.23 mi
North Jefferson Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

48.9 mi · 01h 10m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
56.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 36m from Donalsonville
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Donalsonville 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 Donalsonville to Albany?

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Donalsonville and 31.9 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donalsonville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 56.61 mi (91.11 km).

Donalsonville

#1 Donalsonville

County seat of Seminole County, Georgia, United States

Population2,488
Coordinates31.0404600, -84.8790900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-84.879092, 31.040396)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.82
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.91 $17.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.97 $19.93
Premium $4.78 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.62 $12.65 $25.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Donalsonville and Albany. The current time is 05:45:00.

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.