How far is Sugar Hill, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Sugar Hill, GA to Albany, GA is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
215.54 mi
03h 35m
Flight
174.81 mi
281.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.81 mi
Kilometers
281.33 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.54 mi
Kilometers
346.88 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Hill
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Hill
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 Sugar Hill
107.4 mi
01h 47m
To Albany
108.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Hill and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on West Broad Street

    35 m · 3 sec · West Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

    861 ft · 34 sec · Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Suwanee Buford Dam Road

    2272 ft · 47 sec · Suwanee Buford Dam Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Suwanee Dam Road Northwest

    1473 ft · 28 sec · Suwanee Dam Road Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 South

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon

    2069 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Hill 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 28%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 26%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 16%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi · 8%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
I 85 South
15.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
174.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 47m from Sugar Hill
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sugar Hill and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sugar Hill to Albany?

The road trip is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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 107.4 miles from Sugar Hill and 108.1 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.14 one way or $60.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sugar Hill and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Hill and Albany. Straight-line distance: 174.81 mi (281.33 km).

Sugar Hill

#1 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population21,747
Coordinates34.1064900, -84.0335200
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broad Street (-84.033644, 34.106343)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.79 L · about $30.14
Round trip
$60.29
15.22 gal · 57.58 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.14 $60.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.70 $67.41
Premium $4.78 $36.36 $72.72
Diesel $5.62 $42.80 $85.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Hill and Albany. The current time is 05:00:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.