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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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.13 mi
03h 27m
Flight
160.43 mi
258.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.43 mi
Kilometers
258.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.13 mi
Kilometers
331.73 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, May 3, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Grayson
Sun, May 3, 11:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grayson
2026-05-03T04:58
Arrive Albany
Sun, May 3, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grayson
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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Grayson
96.6 mi
01h 43m
To Albany
109.5 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Grayson Highway

    5 m · 8 sec · Grayson Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grayson Parkway

    1515 ft · 33 sec · Grayson Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rosebud Road Southwest

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Rosebud Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rosebud Road Southwest

    15 m · 1 sec · Rosebud Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Rosebud Road Southwest

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Rosebud Road Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Hightower Trail

    2870 ft · 58 sec · West Hightower Trail

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Irwin Bridge Road Northwest

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Irwin Bridge Road Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Center Street Northeast

    573 ft · 30 sec · Center Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Green Street Southwest

    648 ft · 19 sec · Green Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue Southeast

    616 ft · 15 sec · Oakland Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oakland Avenue Southeast

    42 m · 3 sec · Oakland Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Oakland Avenue Southeast

    2169 ft · 50 sec · Oakland Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Parker Road Southeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Parker Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Miller Chapel Southeast Road

    3203 ft · 1 min · Miller Chapel Southeast Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto McDonough Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · McDonough Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 20 South

    1.4 km · 2 min · Highway 20 South

  19. 19

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conyers Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Conyers Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Conyers Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Conyers Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conyers Road;Turner Church Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Conyers Road

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Conyers Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Conyers Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Zack Hinton Parkway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Zack Hinton Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on McDonough Road

    2334 ft · 42 sec · McDonough Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South

    1101 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 41 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  30. 30

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  32. 32

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  41. 41

    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.

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
41 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 28%
I 75 South
38.8 mi · 19%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 17%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
Rosebud Road Southwest
7.7 mi · 4%
Irwin Bridge Road Northwest
5.4 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 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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
160.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 43m from Grayson
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Grayson

#1 Grayson

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population4,429
Coordinates33.8942700, -83.9557400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Loganville Highway Southwest (-83.955774, 33.894231)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.53 L · about $28.80
Round trip
$57.59
14.54 gal · 55.06 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Grayson and Albany. The current time is 04:58:22.

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.