How far is Helena, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Helena, GA to Albany, GA is about 95 miles (152.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Helena and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helena and Albany.
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Start on South Forsythe Avenue
45 m · 12 sec · South Forsythe Avenue
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Turn left onto West Golden Isles Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on McRae Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · McRae Highway
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Turn left onto Chauncey-Rhine Highway
10.5 mi · 15 min · Chauncey-Rhine Highway
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Continue on Central Street North
3189 ft · 1 min · Central Street North
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Rhine-Abbeville Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rhine-Abbeville Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
25.2 mi · 37 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Penia Road South
1.9 mi · 3 min · Penia Road South
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Turn right onto Old Hatley Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Old Hatley Road
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Turn slight left
34.2 mi · 42 min
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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 · 13 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 Helena and Albany.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
34.2 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Helena and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Helena to Albany?
The road trip is about 95 miles (152.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Cordele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Helena and 47.2 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.87 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Helena and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Helena and Albany. Straight-line distance: 80.5 mi (129.55 km).
#1 Helena
Helena is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0737900, -82.9145900 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $3.54 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $13.53 | $27.05 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $18.96 | $37.92 |
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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