How far is Mount Vernon, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, GA to Albany, GA is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.35 mi
02h 14m
Flight
100.54 mi
161.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.54 mi
Kilometers
161.8 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.35 mi
Kilometers
185.64 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Rochelle
GA

Human settlement in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States of America

From Mount Vernon
57.5 mi
01h 07m
To Albany
57.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    19.6 mi · 29 min · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight

    48.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Penia Road South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Penia Road South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Hatley Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Old Hatley Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    34.2 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spring Street
71.2 mi · 62%
Old Hatley Road
3.17 mi · 3%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 3%
Penia Road South
1.85 mi · 2%
Pine Avenue
0.41 mi
East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Spring Street

Take the exit straight

48.6 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
100.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochelle
01h 07m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to Albany?

The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Rochelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Mount Vernon and 57.9 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.12 one way or $32.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Vernon and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Albany. Straight-line distance: 100.54 mi (161.8 km).

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#1 Mount Vernon

City in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States

Population2,451
Coordinates32.1785100, -82.5945800
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-82.594591, 32.178339)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.41 L · about $16.12
Round trip
$32.24
8.14 gal · 30.82 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.12 $32.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.03 $36.05
Premium $4.78 $19.45 $38.89
Diesel $5.62 $22.89 $45.78

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Albany. The current time is 05:02:03.

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.