How far is Oglethorpe, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Oglethorpe, GA to Albany, GA is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
57.76 mi
01h 13m
Flight
49.73 mi
80.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.73 mi
Kilometers
80.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.76 mi
Kilometers
92.95 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Tue, May 5, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Oglethorpe
Tue, May 5, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oglethorpe
2026-05-05T02:51
Arrive Albany
Tue, May 5, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oglethorpe
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 Oglethorpe
28.8 mi
00h 36m
To Albany
29 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly 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 Oglethorpe and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chatham Street

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Chatham Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East Forsyth Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Forsyth Street

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard

    11.6 mi · 14 min · South Martin Luther King Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Smithville Bypass

    13.3 mi · 16 min · Smithville Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    97 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Forester Parkway

    544 ft · 13 sec · Forester Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Leesburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Leesburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · North Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oglethorpe 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chatham Street
18.9 mi · 33%
Smithville Bypass
15.3 mi · 26%
South Martin Luther King Boulevard
11.6 mi · 20%
Walnut Street
4.35 mi · 8%
North Jefferson Street
3.2 mi · 6%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithville
00h 36m from Oglethorpe
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe to Albany?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 28.8 miles from Oglethorpe and 29 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.08 one way or $16.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oglethorpe and Albany. Straight-line distance: 49.73 mi (80.03 km).

Oglethorpe

#1 Oglethorpe

City in and the county seat of Macon County, Georgia, United States

Population1,127
Coordinates32.2937700, -84.0610200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Chatham Street (-84.060978, 32.293727)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $8.08
Round trip
$16.16
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.08 $16.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.04 $18.07
Premium $4.78 $9.75 $19.49
Diesel $5.62 $11.47 $22.95

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 Oglethorpe and Albany. The current time is 02:51:51.

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.