How far is Albany, GA from Jesup, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Jesup, GA is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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 30m.
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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 Jesup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Jesup.
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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
22.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Fulford Road
2525 ft · 58 sec · Fulford Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue
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Turn left onto Plant Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Plant Avenue
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Continue straight
17 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue on South 1st Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Waycross Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Waycross Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Cherry Street
121 m · 10 sec · West Cherry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Jesup.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
5th Street East
Continue straight
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jesup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Jesup?
The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 76.5 miles from Albany and 76.7 miles from Jesup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jesup.
Stop Ideas Near Pearson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Jesup
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Jesup. Straight-line distance: 133.58 mi (214.97 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jesup
County seat of Wayne County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 9,847 |
| Coordinates | 31.6078500, -81.8863400 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jesup (-81.88634, 31.60785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.92 | $47.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.80 | $51.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.37 | $60.74 |
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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