How far is Thomasville, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Thomasville, GA to Albany, GA is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
175.39 mi
02h 48m
Flight
146.83 mi
236.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.83 mi
Kilometers
236.3 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.39 mi
Kilometers
282.27 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Thomasville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomasville
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomasville
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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Thomasville
87.9 mi
01h 24m
To Albany
87.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°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 Thomasville and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moreland Avenue Southeast

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moreland Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 285 East, I 675 South: Augusta, Macon

    140 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 675 South: Macon

    1.3 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomasville 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 34%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 32%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 20%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 9%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 2%
Moreland Avenue Southeast
2.18 mi · 1%
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 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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
146.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 24m from Thomasville
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Thomasville 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 Thomasville to Albany?

The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Thomasville and 87.6 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.52 one way or $49.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 146.83 mi (236.3 km).

Thomasville

#1 Thomasville

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population18,493
Coordinates33.6973300, -84.3496500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Moreland Avenue Southeast (-84.349633, 33.697329)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.43 L · about $24.52
Round trip
$49.04
12.38 gal · 46.86 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.52 $49.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.42 $54.83
Premium $4.78 $29.58 $59.15
Diesel $5.62 $34.81 $69.63

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 Thomasville and Albany. The current time is 01:35:16.

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.