How far is Lumpkin, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Lumpkin, GA to Albany, GA is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.78 mi
03h 36m
Flight
192.81 mi
310.29 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lumpkin.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.81 mi
Kilometers
310.29 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.78 mi
Kilometers
376.23 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, May 24, 7:12 PM EDT
Return by in Lumpkin
Sun, May 24, 10:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumpkin
2026-05-24T15:36
Arrive Albany
Sun, May 24, 7:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lumpkin
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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Lumpkin
116.8 mi
01h 48m
To Albany
117 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1891 ft · 50 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    44.8 mi · 54 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  5. 5

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Lumpkin 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 29%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 24%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 15%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Northeast Expressway
2.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
192.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 48m from Lumpkin
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lumpkin and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Lumpkin and 117 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.68 one way or $65.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lumpkin and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumpkin and Albany. Straight-line distance: 192.81 mi (310.29 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lumpkin

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

Population1,280
Coordinates34.3673200, -84.0407400
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: GA 53 (-84.040731, 34.367326)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.23 L · about $32.68
Round trip
$65.36
16.5 gal · 62.46 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.68 $65.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.54 $73.08
Premium $4.78 $39.42 $78.84
Diesel $5.62 $46.40 $92.80

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Lumpkin and Albany. The current time is 15:36:07.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.