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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Turner County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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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
5 mi · 7 min · Cordele Road
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Turn right onto Doles Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Doles Road
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Continue on Jewell Crowe Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Jewell Crowe Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
7 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Doe Hill Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Doe Hill Road
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on East Washington Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on Sylvester Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road
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Continue on Sylvester Road
17.7 mi · 24 min · Sylvester Road
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Turn right onto Walker Avenue
1338 ft · 44 sec · Walker Avenue
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Turn left onto Irwinville Highway
3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway
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Continue on West Central Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue on Ashton Highway
107 m · 9 sec · Ashton Highway
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Continue on Jacksonville Highway
17.5 mi · 27 min · Jacksonville Highway
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Dogwood Drive
3175 ft · 1 min · East Dogwood Drive
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Continue on East River Road
19.4 mi · 27 min · East River Road
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Turn right onto East Golden Isles Highway
1303 ft · 26 sec · East Golden Isles Highway
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Turn right onto Victoria Street
12 m · 2 sec · Victoria Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lumber City
City in Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,257 |
| Coordinates | 31.9293500, -82.6795800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lumber City (-82.67958, 31.92935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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