How far is Albany, GA from Chester, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Chester, GA is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Chester.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue
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Turn left onto Blaylock Street
1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street
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Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 44 min · Cordele Road
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville
2192 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right
24.9 mi · 34 min
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Turn straight onto Vienna Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway
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Continue on McCormick Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue straight
39 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Golden Isles Highway
139 m · 7 sec · Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway
2018 ft · 33 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Turn left onto Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway
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Continue on Empire Chester Highway
2434 ft · 49 sec · Empire Chester Highway
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Continue on Wynne Street South
2694 ft · 55 sec · Wynne Street South
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Turn right onto Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Chester.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cordele Road
Turn left onto Cordele Road
35.2 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Chester?
The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Cordele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Albany and 46.4 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chester.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Chester. Straight-line distance: 81.41 mi (131.01 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chester
City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.3937800, -83.1529300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-83.15293, 32.39378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.62 | $31.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
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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