How far is Locust Grove, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Locust Grove, GA to Albany, GA is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
148.1 mi
02h 23m
Flight
122.15 mi
196.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.15 mi
Kilometers
196.58 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.1 mi
Kilometers
238.34 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 9:16 AM EDT
Return by in Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Locust Grove
2026-04-17T06:53
Arrive Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 9:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Locust Grove
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Locust Grove
74.3 mi
01h 11m
To Albany
73.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°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 Locust Grove and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on North Jackson Street

    28 m · 5 sec · North Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3129 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bill Gardner Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

    1492 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Locust Grove 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 38%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 24%
I 75 South
34 mi · 23%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 11%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 2%
Bill Gardner Parkway
0.73 mi
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 11m from Locust Grove
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Locust Grove and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Locust Grove to Albany?

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Locust Grove and 73.9 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.72 one way or $41.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Locust Grove and Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Locust Grove and Albany. Straight-line distance: 122.15 mi (196.58 km).

Locust Grove

#1 Locust Grove

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

Population9,091
Coordinates33.3459500, -84.1090800
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jackson Street (-84.109075, 33.345923)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.78 L · about $20.72
Round trip
$41.43
10.46 gal · 39.56 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.72 $41.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.16 $46.33
Premium $4.78 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $5.62 $29.41 $58.83

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 Locust Grove and Albany. The current time is 06:53:19.

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.