How far is Grayson, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Grayson, GA to Albany, GA is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Peach County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grayson and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grayson and Albany.
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Start on Grayson Highway
5 m · 8 sec · Grayson Highway
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Turn right onto Grayson Parkway
1515 ft · 33 sec · Grayson Parkway
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Turn left onto Rosebud Road Southwest
2.8 mi · 5 min · Rosebud Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rosebud Road Southwest
15 m · 1 sec · Rosebud Road Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Rosebud Road Southwest
4.8 mi · 8 min · Rosebud Road Southwest
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Hightower Trail
2870 ft · 58 sec · West Hightower Trail
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Turn right onto Irwin Bridge Road Northwest
5.4 mi · 9 min · Irwin Bridge Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Main Street Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Center Street Northeast
573 ft · 30 sec · Center Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Green Street Southwest
648 ft · 19 sec · Green Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Oakland Avenue Southeast
616 ft · 15 sec · Oakland Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oakland Avenue Southeast
42 m · 3 sec · Oakland Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Oakland Avenue Southeast
2169 ft · 50 sec · Oakland Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Parker Road Southeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · Parker Road Southeast
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Continue on Miller Chapel Southeast Road
3203 ft · 1 min · Miller Chapel Southeast Road
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Turn right onto McDonough Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · McDonough Highway
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Continue on Highway 20 South
1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 20 South
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Turn right
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conyers Road
47 m · 3 sec · Conyers Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Conyers Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Conyers Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conyers Road;Turner Church Road
36 m · 2 sec · Conyers Road
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Exit the rotary onto Conyers Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Conyers Road
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Continue on North Zack Hinton Parkway
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Zack Hinton Parkway
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Continue on McDonough Road
2334 ft · 42 sec · McDonough Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South
1101 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
38.6 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Continue on Cordele Road
1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road
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Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road
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Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grayson and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Grayson and Clear near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grayson to Albany?
The road trip is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Grayson and 109.5 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.80 one way or $57.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Grayson and Clear near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grayson and Albany. Straight-line distance: 160.43 mi (258.18 km).
#1 Grayson
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,429 |
| Coordinates | 33.8942700, -83.9557400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $28.80 | $57.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.20 | $64.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.74 | $69.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.89 | $81.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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