How far is Monroe, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Monroe, GA to Albany, GA is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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
185.44 mi
03h 14m
Flight
155.28 mi
249.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.28 mi
Kilometers
249.9 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.44 mi
Kilometers
298.43 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Monroe
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Monroe
91.7 mi
01h 37m
To Albany
93.8 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broad Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Broad Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    25 m · 1 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    14 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11

    38 m · 2 sec · State Route 11

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11

    23.2 mi · 33 min · State Route 11

  6. 6

    Continue on College Street

    1960 ft · 52 sec · College Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto West Greene Street

    853 ft · 30 sec · West Greene Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Forsyth Street

    57 m · 7 sec · Forsyth Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1082 ft · 30 sec · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hillsboro Street

    1 km · 1 min · Hillsboro Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 11 South

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 11 South

  12. 12

    Continue on Monticello Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Monticello Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Greene Settlement Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Greene Settlement Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gray Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Gray Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta

    1.3 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  20. 20

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
31 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
66 mi · 36%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 19%
State Route 11
23.3 mi · 13%
North Broad Street
16.6 mi · 9%
State Highway 11 South
10.8 mi · 6%
Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

65 mi · 01h 10m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 37m from Monroe
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe 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 Monroe to Albany?

The road trip is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Monroe and 93.8 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Albany. Straight-line distance: 155.28 mi (249.9 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

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

Population13,979
Coordinates33.7948400, -83.7132300
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broad Street (-83.71318, 33.794847)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.77 L · about $25.90
Round trip
$51.81
13.08 gal · 49.54 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.90 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.97 $57.93
Premium $4.78 $31.25 $62.50
Diesel $5.62 $36.78 $73.56

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Albany. The current time is 19:30:24.

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.