How far is Montgomery, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Montgomery, GA to Albany, GA is about 246.7 miles (397.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.72 mi
04h 12m
Flight
179.96 mi
289.62 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Montgomery.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.96 mi
Kilometers
289.62 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.72 mi
Kilometers
397.06 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Tue, Nov 10, 8:16 AM EST
Return by in Montgomery
Tue, Nov 10, 12:28 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-11-10T04:03
Arrive Albany
Tue, Nov 10, 8:16 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:00 PM EST
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
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Montgomery
116.9 mi
02h 06m
To Albany
129.9 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whitefield Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Whitefield Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitefield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Waters Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Waters Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Waters Drive

    1241 ft · 21 sec · Waters Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Waters Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · Waters Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Derenne Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on William F. Lynes Parkway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    959 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    114.9 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Dexter

    1062 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2589 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Carolina Avenue South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Empire-Chester Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastman Cochran Highway

    2018 ft · 31 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    139 m · 13 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    641 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    540 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    2805 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto McCormick Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Vienna Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Cordele Highway

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Cordele Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Hawkinsville Road

    15.7 mi · 22 min · Hawkinsville Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto I-75 South: Valdosta

    2439 ft · 60 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  33. 33

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery 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
42 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
115 mi · 47%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 14%
Hawkinsville Road
15.7 mi · 6%
GA 257
13.5 mi · 5%
Cordele Highway
9.36 mi · 4%
Empire-Chester Highway
8.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

115 mi · 02h 04m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.8 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
02h 06m from Montgomery
Leave By
8:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Montgomery and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Albany?

The road trip is about 246.7 miles (397.1 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Montgomery and 129.9 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.33 one way or $60.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Montgomery and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Albany. Straight-line distance: 179.96 mi (289.62 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Montgomery

Montgomery is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9404900, -81.1220500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitefield Avenue (-81.122048, 31.940464)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.96 L · about $30.33
Round trip
$60.66
17.42 gal · 65.92 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.48 $30.33 $60.66
Mid-grade $3.98 $34.65 $69.30
Premium $4.42 $38.45 $76.91
Diesel $5.61 $48.90 $97.80

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Albany. The current time is 04:03:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.