How far is Albany, GA from Baxley, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Baxley, GA is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.26 mi
03h 01m
Flight
107.16 mi
172.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.16 mi
Kilometers
172.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.26 mi
Kilometers
209.64 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baxley
Sat, Apr 11, 3:36 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 11, 6:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-11T12:35
Arrive Baxley
Sat, Apr 11, 3:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Willacoochee
GA

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, United States of America

From Albany
65.1 mi
01h 30m
To Baxley
65.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    641 ft · 17 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    544 ft · 15 sec · North Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Broad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 9 sec · South Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Sylvester Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    17.9 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Continue on 5th Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    15.9 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southwest

    2612 ft · 55 sec · Bowens Mill Road Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Bowens Mill Road Southeast

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Bowens Mill Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Nicholls Road

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Nicholls Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Van Streat Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Van Streat Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Atlantic Avenue

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Atlantic Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Dixon Street

    72 m · 5 sec · North Dixon Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Dixon Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Dixon Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Pierce Street

    5.2 mi · 6 min · North Pierce Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Parker Street

    19 m · 2 sec · East Parker Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Parker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sylvester Highway
37.3 mi · 29%
5th Street East
29.8 mi · 23%
North Pierce Street
17.7 mi · 14%
Nicholls Road
11.1 mi · 8%
Atlantic Avenue
9.59 mi · 7%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sylvester Highway

Continue straight

17.9 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willacoochee
01h 30m from Albany
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Baxley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Willacoochee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Albany and 65.2 miles from Baxley.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Baxley.

Stop Ideas Near Willacoochee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willacoochee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willacoochee.

RAIL

Jesup

114 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Baxley. Straight-line distance: 107.16 mi (172.45 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Baxley

#2 Baxley

County seat of Appling County, Georgia, United States

Population4,652
Coordinates31.7782500, -82.3484600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Baxley (-82.34846, 31.77825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $18.22
Round trip
$36.44
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.22 $36.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.37 $40.75
Premium $4.78 $21.98 $43.96
Diesel $5.62 $25.87 $51.74

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Baxley. The current time is 12:35:17.

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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.