How far is Wadley, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Wadley, GA to Albany, GA is about 154 miles (247.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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City in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wadley and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wadley and Albany.
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Start on East Calhoun Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Calhoun Street
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Continue on Wadley Road
17.4 mi · 25 min · Wadley Road
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Continue on Marcus Street
4 mi · 5 min · Marcus Street
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Continue on East Elm Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Elm Street
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Continue on Carter Road
14.9 mi · 21 min · Carter Road
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Turn right onto Central Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Drive
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Continue on East Jackson Street
844 ft · 23 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto South Union Street
100 m · 11 sec · South Union Street
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Continue on East Madison Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rowe Street
82 m · 16 sec · Rowe Street
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Turn left onto Academy Avenue
3081 ft · 1 min · Academy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marion Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Marion Street
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Carolina Avenue South
1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South
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Turn slight right onto Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastman Cochran Highway
2018 ft · 31 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Continue on Golden Isles Highway
139 m · 13 sec · Golden Isles Highway
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight right
641 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
540 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
2805 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto McCormick Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue
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Continue on Vienna Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway
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Turn slight left onto Cordele Highway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Cordele Highway
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Continue on Hawkinsville Road
15.7 mi · 22 min · Hawkinsville Road
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Turn left onto I-75 South: Valdosta
2439 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Continue on Cordele Road
1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road
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Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road
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Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wadley and Albany.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Georgia-Florida Parkway
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wadley and 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 Wadley to Albany?
The road trip is about 154 miles (247.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Hawkinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Wadley and 77.2 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.51 one way or $43.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wadley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wadley and Albany. Straight-line distance: 135.67 mi (218.34 km).
#1 Wadley
City in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,834 |
| Coordinates | 32.8668200, -82.4040200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $21.51 | $43.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.54 | $61.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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