How far is Lumpkin, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Lumpkin, GA to Albany, GA is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.17 mi
01h 01m
Flight
49.93 mi
80.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.93 mi
Kilometers
80.35 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.17 mi
Kilometers
88.78 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, May 24, 3:40 PM EDT
Return by in Lumpkin
Sun, May 24, 4:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumpkin
2026-05-24T14:38
Arrive Albany
Sun, May 24, 3:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lumpkin
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
Parrott
GA

Human settlement in Terrell County, Georgia, United States of America

From Lumpkin
29.5 mi
00h 30m
To Albany
25.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
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 Broad Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Richland Bypass

    1.6 km · 1 min · Richland Bypass

  3. 3

    Continue on Wall Street

    16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Parrott Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    5 mi · 7 min · Liberty Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown

    1311 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton

    73 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Jefferson Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 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 Lumpkin and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wall Street
16 mi · 29%
Albany Highway
14.2 mi · 26%
Broad Street
8.01 mi · 15%
Columbus Highway
7.96 mi · 14%
Liberty Expressway
4.99 mi · 9%
North Jefferson Street
1.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wall Street

Continue on Wall Street

16 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
49.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parrott
00h 30m from Lumpkin
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Parrott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Lumpkin and 25.7 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 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.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumpkin and Albany. Straight-line distance: 49.93 mi (80.35 km).

Lumpkin

#1 Lumpkin

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

Population1,093
Coordinates32.0509900, -84.7990900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Broad Street (-84.799086, 32.051109)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.37 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.9 gal · 14.74 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.64 $17.27
Premium $4.78 $9.32 $18.63
Diesel $5.62 $10.97 $21.93

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 14:38:09.

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.