How far is Springfield, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Springfield, GA to Albany, GA is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
217.52 mi
03h 30m
Flight
175.04 mi
281.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.04 mi
Kilometers
281.7 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.52 mi
Kilometers
350.07 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, Apr 10, 4:37 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Fri, Apr 10, 8:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-10T13:07
Arrive Albany
Fri, Apr 10, 4:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Springfield
106.3 mi
01h 45m
To Albany
111.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Caliber Court

    126 m · 21 sec · Caliber Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Springfield Drive

    3261 ft · 2 min · Springfield Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 92

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 92

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 575 South, GA 5 South: Marietta, Atlanta

    1996 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Horace E Tate Freeway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 31%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 26%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 16%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 5%
Horace E Tate Freeway
7.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
175 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 45m from Springfield
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 106.3 miles from Springfield and 111.2 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 175 miles (281.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.42 one way or $60.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Albany. Straight-line distance: 175.04 mi (281.7 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States

Population4,063
Coordinates34.0945400, -84.5085400
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Caliber Court (-84.508474, 34.094984)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.06 L · about $30.42
Round trip
$60.84
15.36 gal · 58.12 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.42 $60.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.01 $68.03
Premium $4.78 $36.70 $73.39
Diesel $5.62 $43.19 $86.38

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Albany. The current time is 13:07:27.

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.