How far is Midway, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Midway, GA to Albany, GA is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161 miles (259.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midway and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway and Albany.
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Start on North Ocean Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Ocean Highway
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Continue on South Coastal Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Coastal Highway
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Turn right onto Barrington Ferry Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Barrington Ferry Road
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Turn right onto E. B. Cooper Highway
9 mi · 16 min · E. B. Cooper Highway
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Continue on Talmadge Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Talmadge Road
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Turn left onto Oglethorpe Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Oglethorpe Highway
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Continue on Cypress Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cypress Street
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Continue on US-84
3.2 mi · 4 min · US-84
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Continue on US 84
3241 ft · 43 sec · US 84
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Continue on US-84
2 mi · 2 min · US-84
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Continue on Savannah Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Waycross Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Waycross Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Waycross Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Waycross Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
3171 ft · 51 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on J. L. Tyre Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · J. L. Tyre Street
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Continue on Waycross Highway
18 mi · 25 min · Waycross Highway
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Continue straight
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2809 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Fulford Road
2390 ft · 50 sec · Fulford Road
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Turn left onto South Georgia Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Georgia Parkway
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Continue on Albany Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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4.6 mi · 5 min
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4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 25 min
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1.1 km · 1 min
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1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sylvester Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Sylvester Highway
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Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Midway 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 Midway to Albany?
The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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 93.9 miles from Midway and 95.2 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161 miles (259.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Midway and Partly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Pearson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Albany. Straight-line distance: 160.97 mi (259.06 km).
#1 Midway
City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 2,007 |
| Coordinates | 31.8057700, -81.4306600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $26.42 | $52.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.87 | $63.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.51 | $75.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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