How far is Tucker, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Tucker, GA to Albany, GA is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
190.28 mi
03h 03m
Flight
157.3 mi
253.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.3 mi
Kilometers
253.15 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.28 mi
Kilometers
306.23 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Tue, May 5, 6:09 PM EDT
Return by in Tucker
Tue, May 5, 9:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucker
2026-05-05T15:05
Arrive Albany
Tue, May 5, 6:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tucker
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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Tucker
95.3 mi
01h 31m
To Albany
94.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fellowship Road

    20 m · 11 sec · Fellowship Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lavista Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Lavista Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 285 South

    1730 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucker 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 31%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 30%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 18%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.6 mi · 8%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 2%
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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
157.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 31m from Tucker
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tucker and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Tucker and 94.9 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucker and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucker and Albany. Straight-line distance: 157.3 mi (253.15 km).

Tucker

#1 Tucker

Census-designated place, Georgia, USA

Population36,857
Coordinates33.8545500, -84.2171400
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Fellowship Road (-84.217309, 33.854588)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.42 L · about $26.62
Round trip
$53.24
13.44 gal · 50.84 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.62 $53.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.76 $59.53
Premium $4.78 $32.11 $64.22
Diesel $5.62 $37.79 $75.59

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tucker and Albany. The current time is 15:05:24.

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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.