How far is Sardis, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Sardis, GA to Albany, GA is about 109 miles (175.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.01 mi
02h 00m
Flight
88.77 mi
142.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.77 mi
Kilometers
142.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.01 mi
Kilometers
175.43 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sat, Nov 7, 2:47 AM EST
Return by in Sardis
Sat, Nov 7, 4:48 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sardis
2026-11-07T00:47
Arrive Albany
Sat, Nov 7, 2:47 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sardis
9:30 PM EST
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
Ellaville
GA

City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America

From Sardis
52.4 mi
01h 00m
To Albany
56.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Grove Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Chestnut Grove Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    10 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Clark Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buena Vista Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Buena Vista Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    38 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    97 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Forester Parkway

    544 ft · 13 sec · Forester Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Leesburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Leesburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · North Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sardis 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
19 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buena Vista Highway
41.6 mi · 38%
Clark Street
6.42 mi · 6%
Walnut Street
4.35 mi · 4%
North Jefferson Street
3.2 mi · 3%
Old Leesburg Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Chestnut Grove Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Buena Vista Highway

Exit the roundabout

38 mi · 00h 47m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
88.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellaville
01h 00m from Sardis
Leave By
2:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sardis 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 Sardis to Albany?

The road trip is about 109 miles (175.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Ellaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Sardis and 56.6 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.64 one way or $27.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sardis and Albany. Straight-line distance: 88.77 mi (142.86 km).

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#1 Sardis

Sardis is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7965200, -84.6388100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Grove Road (-84.638682, 32.796368)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.56 L · about $13.64
Round trip
$27.27
7.7 gal · 29.12 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $13.64 $27.27
Mid-grade $4.04 $15.55 $31.09
Premium $4.48 $17.24 $34.48
Diesel $5.66 $21.79 $43.58

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sardis and Albany. The current time is 00:47:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.