How far is Albany, GA from Brunswick, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Brunswick, GA is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Brunswick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Brunswick.
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Start on Pine Avenue
2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street
23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street
156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
2137 ft · 52 sec · West Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 9 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Sylvester Highway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Sylvester Highway
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
17.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue on 5th Street East
1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
25.7 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn straight
140 m · 21 sec
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Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street
664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street
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Continue on Brunswick Highway
23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1040 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Georgia Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · South Georgia Parkway
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Continue straight
9 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Gloucester Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Gloucester Street
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Turn left onto Norwich Street
19 m · 3 sec · Norwich Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norwich Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Brunswick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
5th Street East
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25.7 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Brunswick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Brunswick?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Pearson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Albany and 86.7 miles from Brunswick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.20 one way or $48.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Brunswick.
Stop Ideas Near Pearson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 159.94 mi (257.4 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brunswick
City in Glynn County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 16,286 |
| Coordinates | 31.1499500, -81.4914900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brunswick (-81.49149, 31.14995)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.06 | $54.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.19 | $58.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.36 | $68.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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