How far is Greensboro, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Greensboro, GA to Albany, GA is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
168.65 mi
02h 55m
Flight
149.17 mi
240.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.17 mi
Kilometers
240.07 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.65 mi
Kilometers
271.41 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 12:31 PM EDT
Return by in Greensboro
Fri, Apr 17, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensboro
2026-04-17T09:35
Arrive Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 12:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
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 Greensboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Greensboro
84.5 mi
01h 27m
To Albany
84.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°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 Greensboro and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lake Oconee Parkway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Lake Oconee Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Greensboro Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Greensboro Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    627 ft · 17 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gray Highway

    2815 ft · 55 sec · Gray Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Gray Road Southwest

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  12. 12

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
66 mi · 39%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 21%
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 13%
Greensboro Road
11.3 mi · 7%
Gray Highway
11.1 mi · 7%
Lake Oconee Parkway
8.71 mi · 5%
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 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
149.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 27m from Greensboro
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greensboro and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 84.5 miles from Greensboro and 84.1 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Albany. Straight-line distance: 149.17 mi (240.07 km).

Greensboro

#1 Greensboro

City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States

Population3,272
Coordinates33.5756800, -83.1823800
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-83.182604, 33.575697)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.53 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
11.9 gal · 45.06 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.35 $52.71
Premium $4.78 $28.43 $56.86
Diesel $5.62 $33.46 $66.93

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 Greensboro and Albany. The current time is 09:35:55.

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.