How far is Sandersville, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Sandersville, GA to Albany, GA is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
165.68 mi
02h 41m
Flight
124.8 mi
200.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.8 mi
Kilometers
200.85 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.68 mi
Kilometers
266.63 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 30, 6:17 PM EDT
Return by in Sandersville
Thu, Apr 30, 8:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandersville
2026-04-30T15:36
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 30, 6:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandersville
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Sandersville
82.7 mi
01h 20m
To Albany
83 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Church Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    732 ft · 15 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fall Line Freeway

    45.3 mi · 54 min · Fall Line Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Emery Road

    1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandersville 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
112 mi · 68%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 21%
Irwinton Road
5.96 mi · 4%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 2%
Emery Highway
2.78 mi · 2%
East Church Street
2.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

65 mi · 01h 10m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
124.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 20m from Sandersville
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandersville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandersville to Albany?

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Sandersville and 83 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sandersville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandersville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 124.8 mi (200.85 km).

Sandersville

#1 Sandersville

City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,275
Coordinates32.9815400, -82.8101400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: East Church Street (-82.810144, 32.981509)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.13 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.7 gal · 44.26 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.91 $51.82
Premium $4.78 $27.95 $55.90
Diesel $5.62 $32.90 $65.80

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandersville and Albany. The current time is 15:36:02.

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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.