How far is Valdosta, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Albany, GA is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.64 mi
01h 31m
Flight
72.99 mi
117.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.99 mi
Kilometers
117.46 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.64 mi
Kilometers
142.66 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 26, 4:41 PM EDT
Return by in Valdosta
Sun, Apr 26, 6:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valdosta
2026-04-26T15:10
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 26, 4:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valdosta
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
Moultrie
GA

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

From Valdosta
41.1 mi
00h 45m
To Albany
47.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on J.L. Lomax Drive

    13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Patterson Street

    71 m · 12 sec · North Patterson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    962 ft · 31 sec · West Valley Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    84 m · 12 sec · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    1385 ft · 34 sec · West Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Hill Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Hill Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward North US 41, GA 122: Hahira, Barney, Lakeland

    2088 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on GA 133

    9.5 mi · 11 min · GA 133

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Veterans Parkway

    1867 ft · 35 sec · Veterans Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    32.7 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Moultrie Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Oakridge Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Oakridge Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Radium Springs Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Radium Springs Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    128 m · 18 sec · South Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valdosta 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Bypass
34.9 mi · 39%
GA 133
14.6 mi · 17%
West Hill Avenue
14.3 mi · 16%
Radium Springs Road
1.64 mi · 2%
East Oakridge Drive
0.69 mi · 1%
Moultrie Road
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Bypass

Continue straight

32.7 mi · 00h 40m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
73 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moultrie
00h 45m from Valdosta
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valdosta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Moultrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Valdosta and 47.6 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valdosta and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Albany. Straight-line distance: 72.99 mi (117.46 km).

Valdosta

#1 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $12.40
Round trip
$24.80
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.40 $24.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.86 $27.73
Premium $4.78 $14.96 $29.91
Diesel $5.62 $17.60 $35.21

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Valdosta and Albany. The current time is 15:10:23.

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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.