How far is Panthersville, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Panthersville, GA to Albany, GA is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.4 mi
02h 51m
Flight
147.24 mi
236.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.24 mi
Kilometers
236.96 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.4 mi
Kilometers
285.5 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Mon, May 25, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Panthersville
Mon, May 25, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Panthersville
2026-05-25T02:48
Arrive Albany
Mon, May 25, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Panthersville
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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Panthersville
88.9 mi
01h 25m
To Albany
88.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Candler Road

    946 ft · 23 sec · Candler Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Flat Shoals Road

    1809 ft · 38 sec · Flat Shoals Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Flat Shoals Road

    145 m · 10 sec · Flat Shoals Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 West

    1888 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    3 mi · 3 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Panthersville 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 34%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 32%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 20%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 9%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.01 mi · 2%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

56.9 mi · 01h 01m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 25m from Panthersville
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Panthersville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Panthersville to Albany?

The road trip is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Panthersville and 88.5 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Panthersville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Panthersville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 147.24 mi (236.96 km).

Panthersville

#1 Panthersville

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

Population9,749
Coordinates33.7073300, -84.2718700
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.271833, 33.707428)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.7 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.59
12.52 gal · 47.4 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.80 $49.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.73 $55.45
Premium $4.78 $29.91 $59.82
Diesel $5.62 $35.21 $70.41

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Panthersville and Albany. The current time is 02:48:07.

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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.