How far is Zebulon, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Zebulon, GA to Albany, GA is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
117.75 mi
02h 08m
Flight
105.85 mi
170.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.85 mi
Kilometers
170.35 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.75 mi
Kilometers
189.5 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in Zebulon
Thu, Apr 16, 6:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zebulon
2026-04-16T02:04
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zebulon
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
Ideal
GA

City in Macon County, Georgia, United States

From Zebulon
58.8 mi
01h 04m
To Albany
59 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    17.1 mi · 27 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto South Center Street

    1307 ft · 25 sec · South Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Church Street

    12.2 mi · 15 min · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    35.6 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    38 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    97 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Forester Parkway

    544 ft · 13 sec · Forester Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Leesburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Leesburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · North Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Zebulon and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
89.8 mi · 76%
Main Street
17.1 mi · 15%
Walnut Street
4.35 mi · 4%
North Jefferson Street
3.2 mi · 3%
Old Leesburg Road
2.52 mi · 2%
South Center Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

South Church Street

Exit the roundabout

38 mi · 00h 47m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ideal
01h 04m from Zebulon
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Zebulon and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Ideal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Zebulon and 59 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Zebulon and Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zebulon and Albany. Straight-line distance: 105.85 mi (170.35 km).

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#1 Zebulon

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

Population1,153
Coordinates33.1023500, -84.3427000
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.342695, 33.10235)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.73 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.32 gal · 31.46 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.42 $36.85
Premium $4.78 $19.88 $39.75
Diesel $5.62 $23.40 $46.79

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Zebulon and Albany. The current time is 02:04:16.

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.