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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Lee County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Artesian Street
30 m · 9 sec · East Artesian Street
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Turn left onto North Dooly Street
1898 ft · 57 sec · North Dooly Street
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Continue on South Dooly Street
2658 ft · 1 min · South Dooly Street
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Turn slight right
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Walnut Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto East Forsyth Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Forsyth Street
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Merge slight right onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard
11.6 mi · 14 min · South Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Smithville Bypass
13.3 mi · 16 min · Smithville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Forester Parkway
544 ft · 13 sec · Forester Parkway
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Turn right onto Old Leesburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Leesburg Road
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Pine Avenue
23 m · 2 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 Montezuma and Albany.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Montezuma
City in Macon County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 2,920 |
| Coordinates | 32.3051600, -84.0274100 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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