How far is Zebulon, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Zebulon, GA to Albany, GA is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
158.82 mi
02h 40m
Flight
129.78 mi
208.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.78 mi
Kilometers
208.86 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.82 mi
Kilometers
255.59 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Mon, Apr 20, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Zebulon
Mon, Apr 20, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zebulon
2026-04-20T03:12
Arrive Albany
Mon, Apr 20, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Zebulon
77.2 mi
01h 20m
To Albany
81.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

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 Linton Road

    11 m · 8 sec · Linton Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pearson Chapel Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Pearson Chapel Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Pearson Chapel Road

    2.5 mi · 10 min · Pearson Chapel Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Beulah Road

    3047 ft · 2 min · Beulah Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Milledgeville Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Milledgeville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Sparta Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.5 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Shurling Drive

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Shurling Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gray Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gray Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  25. 25

    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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
66 mi · 42%
Sparta Highway
36.8 mi · 23%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 22%
Pearson Chapel Road
4.34 mi · 3%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 2%
Shurling Drive
2.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
129.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 20m from Zebulon
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Zebulon and Mostly 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 158.8 miles (255.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Zebulon and 81.6 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.18 one way or $44.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zebulon and Albany. Straight-line distance: 129.78 mi (208.86 km).

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#1 Zebulon

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

Population1,223
Coordinates33.1837600, -83.0007000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Linton Road (-83.000875, 33.183768)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.21 L · about $22.18
Round trip
$44.36
11.2 gal · 42.42 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.18 $44.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.80 $49.60
Premium $4.78 $26.76 $53.51
Diesel $5.62 $31.49 $62.99

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Zebulon and Albany. The current time is 03:12:02.

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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.