How far is Russell, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Russell, GA to Albany, GA is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russell and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell and Albany.
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Start on the route
72 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto East Midland Avenue
1251 ft · 33 sec · East Midland Avenue
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Turn left onto Russell Cemetery Road
126 m · 21 sec · Russell Cemetery Road
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Turn right onto Atlanta Highway Southeast
1860 ft · 29 sec · Atlanta Highway Southeast
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Continue on May Street
690 ft · 22 sec · May Street
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Turn sharp left onto Monroe Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway
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Continue on Christmas Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Christmas Avenue
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Continue on Monroe Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway
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Continue on State Route 11
5.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 11
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Turn right onto Charlotte Rowell Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Charlotte Rowell Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard
8.2 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto Leone Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · Leone Avenue
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Continue on John R. Williams Highway
5.7 mi · 9 min · John R. Williams Highway
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 36
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
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Continue on State Route 36
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
23 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1473 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Mulberry Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Mulberry Street
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Continue on State Route 36
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
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Turn left onto I 75 South
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Continue on Cordele Road
1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road
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Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road
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Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Russell and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Russell and Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russell to Albany?
The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.6 miles from Russell and 104.8 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Russell and Sunny near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Albany. Straight-line distance: 167.94 mi (270.27 km).
#1 Russell
Russell is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9787200, -83.7001700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.48 | $25.38 | $50.77 |
| Mid-grade | $3.98 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $32.19 | $64.37 |
| Diesel | $5.61 | $40.93 | $81.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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