How far is Washington, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Washington, GA to Albany, GA is about 199 miles (320.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Albany.
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Start on East Robert Toombs Avenue
2886 ft · 1 min · East Robert Toombs Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mercer Street
668 ft · 13 sec · North Mercer Street
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Continue on Whitehall Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Whitehall Street
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Continue on Greensboro Road
9.9 mi · 17 min · Greensboro Road
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Continue on Union Point Road Northwest
10.9 mi · 19 min · Union Point Road Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Athens Highway
3213 ft · 1 min · Athens Highway
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Turn right onto Lamb Avenue
4.8 mi · 7 min · Lamb Avenue
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Continue on East Broad Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lake Oconee Parkway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Lake Oconee Parkway
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Continue on Greensboro Road
11.3 mi · 17 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
627 ft · 17 sec · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Oak Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Continue on Gray Highway
2815 ft · 55 sec · Gray Highway
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Continue on Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass
15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass
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Turn right onto Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway
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Continue on North Avenue
915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway
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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 Washington and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
65 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Washington 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 Washington to Albany?
The road trip is about 199 miles (320.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.6 miles from Washington and 99.3 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.81 one way or $55.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Washington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Albany. Straight-line distance: 170.37 mi (274.18 km).
#1 Washington
City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,907 |
| Coordinates | 33.7367900, -82.7393100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $27.81 | $55.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.54 | $67.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.48 | $78.96 |
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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