How far is Lincolnton, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Lincolnton, GA to Albany, GA is about 224 miles (360.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
224.03 mi
03h 53m
Flight
181.39 mi
291.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.39 mi
Kilometers
291.92 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.03 mi
Kilometers
360.54 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Lincolnton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnton
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincolnton
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
Gray
GA

City in Jones County, Georgia, United States

From Lincolnton
114.6 mi
01h 56m
To Albany
109.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    48 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1240 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue

    1135 ft · 23 sec · Elm Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto May Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · May Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Thomson Highway

    10 mi · 18 min · Thomson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincolnton Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Lincolnton Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    41 mi · 44 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton

    1494 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lake Oconee Parkway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Lake Oconee Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Greensboro Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Greensboro Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    627 ft · 17 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Gray Highway

    2815 ft · 55 sec · Gray Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Gray Road Southwest

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  21. 21

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  24. 24

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnton 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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
66 mi · 29%
Carl Sanders Highway
41 mi · 18%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 16%
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 9%
Greensboro Road
11.3 mi · 5%
Gray Highway
11.1 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 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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gray
01h 56m from Lincolnton
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lincolnton and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224 miles (360.5 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Gray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Lincolnton and 109.4 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.29 one way or $62.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lincolnton and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Gray

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gray, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gray.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

119 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnton and Albany. Straight-line distance: 181.39 mi (291.92 km).

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#1 Lincolnton

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population1,504
Coordinates33.7923500, -82.4790200
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-82.479017, 33.792375)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.92 L · about $31.29
Round trip
$62.58
15.8 gal · 59.84 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.29 $62.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.99 $69.98
Premium $4.78 $37.75 $75.49
Diesel $5.62 $44.43 $88.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincolnton and Albany. The current time is 05:02:48.

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.