How far is Wrightsville, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Wrightsville, GA to Albany, GA is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
133.34 mi
02h 31m
Flight
115.66 mi
186.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.66 mi
Kilometers
186.13 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.34 mi
Kilometers
214.59 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, May 31, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Wrightsville
Sun, May 31, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wrightsville
2026-05-31T04:21
Arrive Albany
Sun, May 31, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wrightsville
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
Hawkinsville
GA

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

From Wrightsville
65.2 mi
01h 15m
To Albany
68.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Elm Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Carter Road

    14.9 mi · 21 min · Carter Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Central Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Central Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    844 ft · 23 sec · East Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Union Street

    100 m · 11 sec · South Union Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Madison Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Madison Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rowe Street

    82 m · 16 sec · Rowe Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Academy Avenue

    3081 ft · 1 min · Academy Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marion Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Marion Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Carolina Avenue South

    1.6 km · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Empire-Chester Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastman Cochran Highway

    2018 ft · 31 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    139 m · 13 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    641 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    540 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    2805 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto McCormick Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Vienna Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Cordele Highway

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Cordele Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Hawkinsville Road

    15.7 mi · 22 min · Hawkinsville Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto I-75 South: Valdosta

    2439 ft · 60 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  31. 31

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wrightsville 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
40 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 26%
Marion Street
18.2 mi · 14%
Hawkinsville Road
15.7 mi · 12%
Carter Road
14.9 mi · 11%
Cordele Highway
9.36 mi · 7%
Empire-Chester Highway
8.77 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
115.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawkinsville
01h 15m from Wrightsville
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville to Albany?

The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Hawkinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Wrightsville and 68.1 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wrightsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wrightsville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 115.66 mi (186.13 km).

Wrightsville

#1 Wrightsville

City in Johnson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,606
Coordinates32.7293300, -82.7198600
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Elm Street (-82.719862, 32.729513)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.81 L · about $18.62
Round trip
$37.23
9.4 gal · 35.62 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.62 $37.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.82 $41.63
Premium $4.78 $22.46 $44.91
Diesel $5.62 $26.43 $52.87

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Wrightsville and Albany. The current time is 04:21:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.