How far is Glennville, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Glennville, GA to Albany, GA is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
152.65 mi
02h 56m
Flight
133.17 mi
214.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.17 mi
Kilometers
214.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.65 mi
Kilometers
245.67 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 7:58 AM EDT
Return by in Glennville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glennville
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glennville
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
Douglas
GA

City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States

From Glennville
79.6 mi
01h 28m
To Albany
73 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barnard Street

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Barnard Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Hencart Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Hencart Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    115 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    138 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    15.5 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · North Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hatch Parkway South

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Hatch Parkway South

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    63 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Dixon Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Dixon Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East 12th Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    19.4 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Bowens Mill Road Southeast

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Bowens Mill Road Southwest

    2675 ft · 1 min · Bowens Mill Road Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Willacoochee Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Willacoochee Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Willacoochie Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Willacoochie Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Willacoochic Highway

    1257 ft · 21 sec · Willacoochic Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Willacootchee Highway

    16 mi · 23 min · Willacootchee Highway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 44 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Sylvester Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glennville 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willacootchee Highway
73.7 mi · 48%
East 12th Street
21.9 mi · 14%
Hatch Parkway South
16.6 mi · 11%
Hencart Road
12.7 mi · 8%
Sylvester Highway
4.14 mi · 3%
Willacoochee Highway
3.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Willacootchee Highway

Continue straight

31.8 mi · 00h 44m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
133.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Douglas
01h 28m from Glennville
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Glennville and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Glennville and 73 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Glennville and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Douglas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Douglas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Douglas.

RAIL

Jesup

92 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glennville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 133.17 mi (214.31 km).

Glennville

#1 Glennville

City in Tattnall County, Georgia, United States

Population5,014
Coordinates31.9365900, -81.9284500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Barnard Street (-81.928477, 31.936531)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.39 L · about $21.35
Round trip
$42.70
10.78 gal · 40.78 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.35 $42.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.87 $47.74
Premium $4.78 $25.75 $51.51
Diesel $5.62 $30.31 $60.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Glennville and Albany. The current time is 05:01:52.

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.