How far is Jonesboro, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, GA to Albany, GA is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.44 mi
02h 42m
Flight
134.74 mi
216.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.74 mi
Kilometers
216.85 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.44 mi
Kilometers
267.86 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Tue, May 5, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Tue, May 5, 9:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-05T15:38
Arrive Albany
Tue, May 5, 6:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Jonesboro
84.4 mi
01h 21m
To Albany
82.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Way

    27 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Mc Donough Street

    884 ft · 27 sec · North Mc Donough Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Spivey Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lake Spivey Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South

    1934 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    50.1 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 34%
I 75 South
50.5 mi · 30%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 21%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 10%
Lake Spivey Parkway
3.76 mi · 2%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 2%
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 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 21m from Jonesboro
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to Albany?

The road trip is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 84.4 miles from Jonesboro and 82.1 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.25 one way or $46.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jonesboro and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Albany. Straight-line distance: 134.74 mi (216.85 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population5,134
Coordinates33.5215000, -84.3538100
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Way (-84.353817, 33.521372)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.23 L · about $23.25
Round trip
$46.50
11.74 gal · 44.46 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.25 $46.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.00 $52.00
Premium $4.78 $28.05 $56.09
Diesel $5.62 $33.01 $66.03

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Albany. The current time is 15:38:01.

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.