How far is Redan, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Redan, GA to Albany, GA is about 188 miles (302.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.95 mi
03h 07m
Flight
149.73 mi
240.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.73 mi
Kilometers
240.96 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.95 mi
Kilometers
302.47 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Mon, May 25, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Redan
Mon, May 25, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redan
2026-05-25T03:15
Arrive Albany
Mon, May 25, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
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 Redan
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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Redan
89 mi
01h 33m
To Albany
98.9 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°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 Redan and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Deshon Road

    67 m · 15 sec · South Deshon Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Stone Mountain Street

    2417 ft · 51 sec · Stone Mountain Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Max Cleland Boulevard

    835 ft · 17 sec · Max Cleland Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    84 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    543 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Klondike Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Klondike Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Klondike Road;Rockland Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Klondike Road

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Klondike Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Klondike Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Union Church Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Union Church Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Steam Mill Expressway

    9 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Expressway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Steam Mill Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Steam Mill Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 155 North

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Highway 155 North

  14. 14

    Continue on Sims Street

    1659 ft · 49 sec · Sims Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Keys Ferry Street

    854 ft · 25 sec · Keys Ferry Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Zack Hinton Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Zack Hinton Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on McDonough Road

    2334 ft · 42 sec · McDonough Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South

    1101 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 41 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  22. 22

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redan 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
33 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 30%
I 75 South
38.8 mi · 21%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 19%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 9%
Highway 155 North
9.68 mi · 5%
Klondike Road
5.94 mi · 3%
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 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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 33m from Redan
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Redan 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 Redan to Albany?

The road trip is about 188 miles (302.5 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Redan and 98.9 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 $26.26 one way or $52.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redan and Albany. Straight-line distance: 149.73 mi (240.96 km).

Redan

#1 Redan

Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population33,015
Coordinates33.7453800, -84.1315800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: South Deshon Road (-84.131556, 33.745365)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.11 L · about $26.26
Round trip
$52.52
13.26 gal · 50.22 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.26 $52.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.36 $58.73
Premium $4.78 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $5.62 $37.29 $74.57

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 Redan and Albany. The current time is 03:15:56.

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.