How far is Ludowici, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Ludowici, GA to Albany, GA is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.87 mi
03h 08m
Flight
142.24 mi
228.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.24 mi
Kilometers
228.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.87 mi
Kilometers
268.55 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Ludowici
Sat, Apr 18, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ludowici
2026-04-18T04:17
Arrive Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ludowici
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
Pearson
GA

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

From Ludowici
82.4 mi
01h 34m
To Albany
84.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Academy Street

    21 m · 8 sec · West Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South McDonald Street

    2228 ft · 44 sec · South McDonald Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cypress Street

    1 km · 1 min · Cypress Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US-84

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US-84

  5. 5

    Continue on US 84

    3241 ft · 43 sec · US 84

  6. 6

    Continue on US-84

    2 mi · 2 min · US-84

  7. 7

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Savannah Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North 1st Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North 1st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Waycross Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Waycross Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Waycross Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Waycross Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3171 ft · 51 sec · South 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on J. L. Tyre Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · J. L. Tyre Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Waycross Highway

    18 mi · 25 min · Waycross Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2809 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Albany Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fulford Road

    2390 ft · 50 sec · Fulford Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Georgia Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Georgia Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 44 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Sylvester Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ludowici 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
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Highway
96.4 mi · 58%
Waycross Highway
32.4 mi · 19%
US-84
5.25 mi · 3%
Albany Avenue
4.89 mi · 3%
South 1st Street
4.45 mi · 3%
Sylvester Highway
4.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Albany Highway

Continue straight

31.8 mi · 00h 44m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearson
01h 34m from Ludowici
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ludowici 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 Ludowici to Albany?

The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Pearson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Ludowici and 84.4 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pearson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pearson, 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 Pearson.

RAIL

Jesup

98 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ludowici and Albany. Straight-line distance: 142.24 mi (228.91 km).

Ludowici

#1 Ludowici

City in Long County, Georgia, United States of America

Population2,352
Coordinates31.7079900, -81.7423400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: East Academy Street (-81.742281, 31.707911)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.29 L · about $23.33
Round trip
$46.66
11.78 gal · 44.58 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.33 $46.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.09 $52.17
Premium $4.78 $28.14 $56.28
Diesel $5.62 $33.13 $66.25

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ludowici and Albany. The current time is 04:17:05.

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.