How far is West Point, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from West Point, GA to Albany, GA is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
103.33 mi
01h 44m
Flight
86.38 mi
139.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.38 mi
Kilometers
139.02 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.33 mi
Kilometers
166.3 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, Oct 16, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in West Point
Fri, Oct 16, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Point
2026-10-16T06:35
Arrive Albany
Fri, Oct 16, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Point
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
Vienna
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States of America

From West Point
51.9 mi
00h 52m
To Albany
51.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
87°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Point and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Trophy Place

    677 ft · 35 sec · Trophy Place

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Point Circle

    555 ft · 26 sec · West Point Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Holley Road

    2048 ft · 53 sec · Holley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Bethel Church Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Church Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mount Pleasant Church Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Hartley Bridge Road

    2116 ft · 42 sec · Hartley Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Valdosta

    2304 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56 mi · 1 hr · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Point 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
56 mi · 54%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 34%
Bethel Church Road
3.88 mi · 4%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 3%
Mount Pleasant Church Road
2.41 mi · 2%
I 75 South
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

56 mi · 01h 00m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vienna
00h 52m from West Point
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Point and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Point to Albany?

The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from West Point and 51.4 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Point and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Albany. Straight-line distance: 86.38 mi (139.02 km).

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#1 West Point

West Point is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7934700, -83.8074100
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Trophy Place (-83.806991, 32.793138)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.8 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.63
7.3 gal · 27.6 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.82 $27.63
Mid-grade $4.27 $15.58 $31.16
Premium $4.70 $17.16 $34.31
Diesel $5.75 $20.97 $41.94

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Point and Albany. The current time is 06:35:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.