How far is Albany, GA from Hazlehurst, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Hazlehurst, GA is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
163.59 mi
03h 47m
Flight
144.39 mi
232.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.39 mi
Kilometers
232.37 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.59 mi
Kilometers
263.27 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hazlehurst
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-15T16:28
Arrive Hazlehurst
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 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
Pearson
GA

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

From Albany
81.7 mi
01h 53m
To Hazlehurst
81.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2137 ft · 52 sec · West Broad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 9 sec · South Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Sylvester Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    17.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Continue on 5th Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Jacksonville Highway

    29.3 mi · 34 min · Jacksonville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Indian Trail

    1.1 km · 1 min · Indian Trail

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bailey Mill Road

    1356 ft · 60 sec · Bailey Mill Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Bailey Mill Road

    3 mi · 12 min · Bailey Mill Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Hazelhurst Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Old Hazelhurst Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hazelhurst Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street East
68.8 mi · 42%
Sylvester Highway
37.3 mi · 23%
Jacksonville Highway
30.5 mi · 19%
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
11.3 mi · 7%
Carswell Avenue
3.69 mi · 2%
Bailey Mill Road
3.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jacksonville Highway

Continue on Jacksonville Highway

29.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
144.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearson
01h 53m from Albany
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Hazlehurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 81.7 miles from Albany and 81.8 miles from Hazlehurst.

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

The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pearson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pearson, 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 Pearson.

RAIL

Jesup

98 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Hazlehurst. Straight-line distance: 144.39 mi (232.37 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Hazlehurst

City in Jeff Davis County, Georgia, United States

Population4,080
Coordinates30.9135700, -81.8384400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Hazlehurst (-81.83844, 30.91357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.85 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.71
11.54 gal · 43.7 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.85 $45.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.56 $51.11
Premium $4.78 $27.57 $55.14
Diesel $5.62 $32.45 $64.90

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Hazlehurst. The current time is 16:28:43.

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.