How far is Shannon, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Shannon, GA to Albany, GA is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shannon and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon and Albany.
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Start on the route
60 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Perry Creek Drive
1148 ft · 53 sec · Perry Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Applewood Way
734 ft · 34 sec · Applewood Way
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Turn right
32.2 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Woodbury Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Woodbury Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
13.7 mi · 19 min · South Main Street
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Continue on West Gordon Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Gordon Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street
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Merge slight left onto South Center Street
1307 ft · 25 sec · South Center Street
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Continue on South Church Street
12.2 mi · 15 min · South Church Street
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
35.6 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
38 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Forester Parkway
544 ft · 13 sec · Forester Parkway
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Turn right onto Old Leesburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Leesburg Road
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · North Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Pine Avenue
23 m · 2 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 Shannon and Albany.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Church Street
Exit the roundabout
38 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Shannon 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 Shannon to Albany?
The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Shannon and 70.8 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 12:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shannon and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shannon and Albany. Straight-line distance: 127.47 mi (205.15 km).
#1 Shannon
Shannon is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4045600, -84.4682600 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $3.54 | $18.38 | $36.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $20.96 | $41.91 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $23.24 | $46.48 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $29.38 | $58.75 |
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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