How far is Fayetteville, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, GA to Albany, GA is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.82 mi
02h 50m
Flight
130.39 mi
209.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.39 mi
Kilometers
209.84 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.82 mi
Kilometers
276.51 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-17T00:31
Arrive Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
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
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Fayetteville
85.5 mi
01h 25m
To Albany
86.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glynn Street North

    77 m · 10 sec · Glynn Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on Glynn Street North

    657 ft · 28 sec · Glynn Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stonewall Avenue East

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stonewall Avenue East

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lanier Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Lanier Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto McDonough Road

    6 mi · 10 min · McDonough Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hastings Bridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hastings Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Hwy 3

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Hwy 3

  8. 8

    Turn left onto McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

    1878 ft · 29 sec · McDonugh- Lovejoy Road

  9. 9

    Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road

    5 mi · 7 min · McDonough-Lovejoy Road

  10. 10

    Continue on McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · McDonugh-Lovejoy Road

  11. 11

    Continue on McDonough-Lovejoy Road

    686 ft · 15 sec · McDonough-Lovejoy Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hampton Road

    954 ft · 25 sec · Hampton Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I-75 South: Macon

    1928 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 33%
I-75 South
40.2 mi · 23%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 20%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 9%
McDonough Road
6.04 mi · 4%
McDonough-Lovejoy Road
5.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

56.9 mi · 01h 01m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
130.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 25m from Fayetteville
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Fayetteville and 86.3 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.00 one way or $48.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 130.39 mi (209.84 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

Population18,328
Coordinates33.4487300, -84.4549300
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lanier Avenue (-84.45493, 33.448627)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.95 L · about $24.00
Round trip
$48.01
12.12 gal · 45.9 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.00 $48.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.84 $53.68
Premium $4.78 $28.95 $57.91
Diesel $5.62 $34.08 $68.16

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Albany. The current time is 00:31:20.

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.