How far is Montezuma, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Montezuma, GA to Albany, GA is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
60.7 mi
01h 11m
Flight
50.77 mi
81.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.77 mi
Kilometers
81.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.7 mi
Kilometers
97.69 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Tue, May 5, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Montezuma
Tue, May 5, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montezuma
2026-05-05T01:32
Arrive Albany
Tue, May 5, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montezuma
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
Smithville
GA

City in Lee County, Georgia, United States

From Montezuma
30.1 mi
00h 35m
To Albany
30.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Artesian Street

    30 m · 9 sec · East Artesian Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Dooly Street

    1898 ft · 57 sec · North Dooly Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Dooly Street

    2658 ft · 1 min · South Dooly Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Walnut Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass

  7. 7

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto East Forsyth Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Forsyth Street

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard

    11.6 mi · 14 min · South Martin Luther King Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Smithville Bypass

    13.3 mi · 16 min · Smithville Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    97 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Forester Parkway

    544 ft · 13 sec · Forester Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Leesburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Leesburg Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · North Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montezuma 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Smithville Bypass
15.3 mi · 25%
Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
13.2 mi · 22%
South Martin Luther King Boulevard
11.6 mi · 19%
Walnut Street
6.2 mi · 10%
North Jefferson Street
3.2 mi · 5%
Old Leesburg Road
2.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Smithville Bypass

Continue on Smithville Bypass

13.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithville
00h 35m from Montezuma
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montezuma 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 Montezuma to Albany?

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Smithville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Montezuma and 30.6 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montezuma and Albany. Straight-line distance: 50.77 mi (81.7 km).

Montezuma

#1 Montezuma

City in Macon County, Georgia, USA

Population2,920
Coordinates32.3051600, -84.0274100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: North Dooly Street (-84.027639, 32.305245)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.95
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.48 $16.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.48 $18.96
Premium $4.78 $10.22 $20.45
Diesel $5.62 $12.04 $24.07

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Montezuma and Albany. The current time is 01:32:16.

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.