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

The driving distance from Mount Zion, GA to Albany, GA is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.3 mi
03h 06m
Flight
154.2 mi
248.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.2 mi
Kilometers
248.16 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.3 mi
Kilometers
290.17 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sat, May 30, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Zion
Sat, May 30, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Zion
2026-05-29T23:32
Arrive Albany
Sat, May 30, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Zion
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
Columbus
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Mount Zion
90 mi
01h 33m
To Albany
90.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mount Zion Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Mount Zion Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Alabama Street

    1723 ft · 35 sec · Alabama Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Alabama Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Alabama Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Alabama Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Alabama Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Park Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Park Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Whitesville Street

    1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    41.7 mi · 46 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

    1259 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Wall Street

    16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Parrott Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  25. 25

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  26. 26

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  27. 27

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    5 mi · 7 min · Liberty Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown

    1311 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton

    73 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto North Jefferson Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Zion 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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
41.7 mi · 23%
Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 18%
Victory Drive
30.2 mi · 17%
Wall Street
16 mi · 9%
Albany Highway
14.2 mi · 8%
Columbus Highway
7.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

41.7 mi · 00h 46m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
154.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 33m from Mount Zion
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Zion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Zion to Albany?

The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Mount Zion and 90.2 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Zion and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Zion and Albany. Straight-line distance: 154.2 mi (248.16 km).

Mount Zion

#1 Mount Zion

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

Population1,888
Coordinates33.6342800, -85.1871700
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.187168, 33.634287)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.08 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
12.72 gal · 48.16 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.17 $56.34
Premium $4.78 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.62 $35.77 $71.54

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Zion and Albany. The current time is 23:32:46.

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.