How far is Albany, GA from Claxton, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Claxton, GA is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
157.43 mi
03h 52m
Flight
138.13 mi
222.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.13 mi
Kilometers
222.3 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.43 mi
Kilometers
253.36 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claxton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Claxton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 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
Milan
GA

City in Dodge and Telfair counties, Georgia

From Albany
78.7 mi
01h 56m
To Claxton
78.8 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street

    156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Blaylock Street

    1318 ft · 30 sec · Blaylock Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clark Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Clark Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    34.2 mi · 42 min · Cordele Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old Hatley Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Old Hatley Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Penia Road South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Penia Road South

  10. 10

    Turn right

    48.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · 3rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    27.9 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Vidalia Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Vidalia Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Liberty Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South State Street

    157 m · 11 sec · South State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast Broad Street

    2718 ft · 46 sec · Northeast Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Collins Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Collins Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    4.5 mi · 7 min · 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Manassas Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Manassas Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Duval Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North Duval Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Duval Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Avenue
37.3 mi · 24%
Cordele Road
34.2 mi · 22%
West Main Street
8.25 mi · 5%
Manassas Street
5.2 mi · 3%
6th Avenue
4.51 mi · 3%
Old Hatley Road
3.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

48.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
138.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milan
01h 56m from Albany
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Claxton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Albany and 78.8 miles from Claxton.

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

The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Claxton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Claxton. Straight-line distance: 138.13 mi (222.3 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Claxton

County seat in Evans County, Georgia, USA

Population2,216
Coordinates32.1615800, -81.9040000
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Claxton (-81.904, 32.16158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $22.02
Round trip
$44.05
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.02 $44.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.63 $49.25
Premium $4.78 $26.57 $53.13
Diesel $5.62 $31.27 $62.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Claxton. The current time is 00:20:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.