How far is Suwanee, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Suwanee, GA to Albany, GA is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.83 mi
03h 25m
Flight
170.94 mi
275.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.94 mi
Kilometers
275.1 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.83 mi
Kilometers
337.69 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Suwanee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suwanee
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suwanee
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 Suwanee
105.4 mi
01h 42m
To Albany
104.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buford Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Buford Highway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Buford Highway

    94 m · 5 sec · Buford Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Buford Highway

    3153 ft · 54 sec · Buford Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 85 South

    1445 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    2069 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suwanee 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 28%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 27%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 17%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi · 8%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
170.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 42m from Suwanee
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Suwanee and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 105.4 miles from Suwanee and 104.4 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suwanee and Albany. Straight-line distance: 170.94 mi (275.1 km).

Suwanee

#1 Suwanee

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

Population21,803
Coordinates34.0514900, -84.0713000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Buford Highway (-84.070979, 34.051265)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.03 L · about $29.31
Round trip
$58.62
14.8 gal · 56.06 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.31 $58.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.77 $65.55
Premium $4.78 $35.36 $70.71
Diesel $5.62 $41.62 $83.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Suwanee and Albany. The current time is 05:29:26.

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.