How far is Sylvester, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Sylvester, GA to Albany, GA is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.95 mi
00h 24m
Flight
19.06 mi
30.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.06 mi
Kilometers
30.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.95 mi
Kilometers
32.11 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, May 1, 12:54 PM EDT
Return by in Sylvester
Fri, May 1, 1:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sylvester
2026-05-01T12:29
Arrive Albany
Fri, May 1, 12:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sylvester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Putney
GA

Census-designated place in Dougherty County, Georgia

From Sylvester
9.9 mi
00h 12m
To Albany
10 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Sylvester Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sylvester and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Franklin Street
11.9 mi · 60%
Sylvester Highway
4.14 mi · 21%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 15%
Pine Avenue
0.41 mi · 2%
East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi · 2%
North Front Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

East Franklin Street

Continue straight

9.53 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Putney
00h 12m from Sylvester
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sylvester and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Putney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Sylvester and 10 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.81 one way or $5.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sylvester and Chance Rain Showers near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sylvester and Albany. Straight-line distance: 19.06 mi (30.67 km).

Sylvester

#1 Sylvester

Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,690
Coordinates31.5309200, -83.8369300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 (-83.836947, 31.530601)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $2.81
Round trip
$5.62
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.81 $5.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.14 $6.29
Premium $4.78 $3.39 $6.78
Diesel $5.62 $3.99 $7.99

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sylvester and Albany. The current time is 12:29:40.

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.