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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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 52m.
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 Dodge and Telfair counties, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
34.2 mi · 42 min · Cordele Road
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Turn right onto Old Hatley Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Old Hatley Road
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Turn left onto Penia Road South
1.9 mi · 3 min · Penia Road South
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Turn right
48.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue straight
27.9 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Vidalia Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Vidalia Road
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto South State Street
157 m · 11 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Broad Street
2718 ft · 46 sec · Northeast Broad Street
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Turn straight onto Collins Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Collins Road
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Continue on 6th Avenue
4.5 mi · 7 min · 6th Avenue
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Continue on Manassas Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Manassas Street
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Continue on West Main Street
8.3 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Duval Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Duval Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Claxton
County seat in Evans County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 2,216 |
| Coordinates | 32.1615800, -81.9040000 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Claxton (-81.904, 32.16158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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