How far is Franklin Springs, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Franklin Springs, GA to Albany, GA is about 227 miles (365.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
227 mi
04h 02m
Flight
195.97 mi
315.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.97 mi
Kilometers
315.38 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227 mi
Kilometers
365.32 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Mon, Jun 1, 6:28 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin Springs
Mon, Jun 1, 10:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin Springs
2026-06-01T14:25
Arrive Albany
Mon, Jun 1, 6:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin Springs
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 Franklin Springs
113 mi
02h 01m
To Albany
114 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Springs and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    17 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward General Daniels Avenue North

    27 m · 2 sec · General Daniels Avenue North

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto General Daniels Avenue North

    2193 ft · 37 sec · General Daniels Avenue North

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South General Daniels Avenue

    75 m · 4 sec · South General Daniels Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South General Daniels Avenue

    13.6 mi · 20 min · South General Daniels Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Inner Loop 10

    4 mi · 5 min · Inner Loop 10

  8. 8

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

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Macon Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on White Oak Drive

    795 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Macon Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Watkinsville Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Watkinsville Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Macon Highway

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Athens Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Athens Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

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

    75 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Gray Highway

    824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Gray Road Southwest

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  28. 28

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  31. 31

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  33. 33

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin Springs 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
42 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
66 mi · 29%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 15%
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 9%
South General Daniels Avenue
13.6 mi · 6%
Macon Highway
13.4 mi · 6%
East Main Street
12.8 mi · 6%
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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 01m from Franklin Springs
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin Springs to Albany?

The road trip is about 227 miles (365.3 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 113 miles from Franklin Springs and 114 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 196 miles (315.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.73 one way or $63.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin Springs and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Springs and Albany. Straight-line distance: 195.97 mi (315.38 km).

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#1 Franklin Springs

Human settlement in Franklin County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,187
Coordinates34.2848300, -83.1443200
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.144482, 34.284803)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.32 L · about $31.73
Round trip
$63.46
16.02 gal · 60.64 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.73 $63.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.48 $70.95
Premium $4.78 $38.27 $76.54
Diesel $5.62 $45.05 $90.10

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin Springs and Albany. The current time is 14:25:26.

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.