Albany, Georgia to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

479.2 miles 771.2 km · straight line
575 miles estimated 925.4 km · driving distance
11h 34min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Albany, Georgia from Meads?

The distance from Albany, Georgia to Meads is 479.2 miles (771.2 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located N of Albany, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 575 miles, taking about 11h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Albany, Georgia in Georgia and Meads in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, Georgia and Meads. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albany, Georgia to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 34min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 53min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 59min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albany, Georgia & Meads

Quick Facts

Albany, Georgia
31.58°N, 84.16°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients