How far is Griffin, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Griffin, GA to Albany, GA is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
128.91 mi
02h 24m
Flight
115.44 mi
185.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.44 mi
Kilometers
185.78 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.91 mi
Kilometers
207.46 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Wed, May 13, 9:16 PM EDT
Return by in Griffin
Wed, May 13, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Griffin
2026-05-13T18:52
Arrive Albany
Wed, May 13, 9:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Griffin
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
Ideal
GA

City in Macon County, Georgia, United States

From Griffin
64.6 mi
01h 12m
To Albany
64.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    116 m · 11 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South Hill Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Hill Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Zebulon Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Center Street

    1307 ft · 25 sec · South Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Church Street

    12.2 mi · 15 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    35.6 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    38 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    97 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Forester Parkway

    544 ft · 13 sec · Forester Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Leesburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Leesburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · North Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Griffin and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
89.8 mi · 70%
Zebulon Road
26.4 mi · 21%
Walnut Street
4.35 mi · 3%
North Jefferson Street
3.2 mi · 2%
Old Leesburg Road
2.52 mi · 2%
South Hill Street
2.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Church Street

Exit the roundabout

38 mi · 00h 47m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ideal
01h 12m from Griffin
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Griffin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Ideal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Griffin and 64.4 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Griffin and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Griffin and Albany. Straight-line distance: 115.44 mi (185.78 km).

Griffin

#1 Griffin

County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States

Population22,665
Coordinates33.2467800, -84.2640900
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-84.26395, 33.246777)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.05
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.02 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.15 $40.30
Premium $4.78 $21.74 $43.48
Diesel $5.62 $25.59 $51.18

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Griffin and Albany. The current time is 18:52:01.

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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.