How far is Thomaston, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Thomaston, GA to Albany, GA is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.41 mi
01h 49m
Flight
91.04 mi
146.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.04 mi
Kilometers
146.51 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.41 mi
Kilometers
163.2 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 30, 12:37 PM EDT
Return by in Thomaston
Thu, Apr 30, 2:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomaston
2026-04-30T10:48
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 30, 12:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomaston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ellaville
GA

City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America

From Thomaston
50.8 mi
00h 54m
To Albany
50.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    53 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Church Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Center Street

    1307 ft · 25 sec · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Church Street

    12.2 mi · 15 min · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    35.6 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    38 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    97 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Forester Parkway

    544 ft · 13 sec · Forester Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Leesburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Leesburg Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · North Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
91 mi · 90%
Walnut Street
4.35 mi · 4%
North Jefferson Street
3.2 mi · 3%
Old Leesburg Road
2.52 mi · 2%
South Center Street
0.25 mi
Forester Parkway
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellaville
00h 54m from Thomaston
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Thomaston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Ellaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Thomaston and 50.6 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Thomaston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomaston and Albany. Straight-line distance: 91.04 mi (146.51 km).

Thomaston

#1 Thomaston

City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,770
Coordinates32.8881900, -84.3265900
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-84.326584, 32.887996)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.55 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.16 gal · 27.1 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.86 $31.71
Premium $4.78 $17.11 $34.21
Diesel $5.62 $20.13 $40.27

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomaston and Albany. The current time is 10:48:14.

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.