How far is Albany, GA from Lumber City, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Lumber City, GA is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.24 mi
02h 30m
Flight
90.05 mi
144.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Albany.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.05 mi
Kilometers
144.92 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.24 mi
Kilometers
162.93 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lumber City
Tue, May 12, 11:42 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, May 13, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-12T21:11
Arrive Lumber City
Tue, May 12, 11:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rebecca
GA

Human settlement in Turner County, Georgia, United States of America

From Albany
50.6 mi
01h 15m
To Lumber City
50.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Lumber City.

  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

    5 mi · 7 min · Cordele Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Doles Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Doles Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Jewell Crowe Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Jewell Crowe Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Doe Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Doe Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Washington Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Sylvester Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Walker Avenue

    1338 ft · 44 sec · Walker Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Irwinville Highway

    3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Ashton Highway

    107 m · 9 sec · Ashton Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Jacksonville Highway

    17.5 mi · 27 min · Jacksonville Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Dogwood Drive

    3175 ft · 1 min · East Dogwood Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on East River Road

    19.4 mi · 27 min · East River Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Golden Isles Highway

    1303 ft · 26 sec · East Golden Isles Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Victoria Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Victoria Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Victoria Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East River Road
19.4 mi · 19%
Sylvester Road
18.8 mi · 19%
Jacksonville Highway
18.2 mi · 18%
Jewell Crowe Road
7.73 mi · 8%
Cordele Road
4.95 mi · 5%
East Washington Avenue
3.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East River Road

Continue on East River Road

19.4 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rebecca
01h 15m from Albany
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Albany and Mostly Cloudy near Lumber City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Lumber City?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Rebecca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Albany and 50.7 miles from Lumber City.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Albany and Mostly Cloudy near Lumber City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Lumber City. Straight-line distance: 90.05 mi (144.92 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Lumber City

#2 Lumber City

City in Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates31.9293500, -82.6795800
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Lumber City (-82.67958, 31.92935)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $4.78 $17.06 $34.11
Diesel $5.62 $20.08 $40.16

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Lumber City. The current time is 21:11:46.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.