How far is East Point, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from East Point, GA to Albany, GA is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
178.06 mi
02h 55m
Flight
146.1 mi
235.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.1 mi
Kilometers
235.13 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.06 mi
Kilometers
286.56 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Mon, May 4, 5:02 PM EDT
Return by in East Point
Mon, May 4, 7:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Point
2026-05-04T14:07
Arrive Albany
Mon, May 4, 5:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Point
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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From East Point
89.7 mi
01h 27m
To Albany
88.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 East Point and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Point and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East Cleveland Avenue

    845 ft · 42 sec · East Cleveland Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Cleveland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cleveland Avenue Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Point 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
63.9 mi · 36%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 32%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 20%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 9%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 2%
East Cleveland Avenue
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight right

63.1 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 27m from East Point
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Point and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Point to Albany?

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from East Point and 88.4 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Point and Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Point and Albany. Straight-line distance: 146.1 mi (235.13 km).

East Point

#1 East Point

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Population35,042
Coordinates33.6795500, -84.4393700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.438883, 33.67954)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.78 L · about $24.88
Round trip
$49.75
12.56 gal · 47.56 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.88 $49.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.78 $30.01 $60.01
Diesel $5.62 $35.32 $70.64

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 East Point and Albany. The current time is 14:07:31.

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.