How far is Albany, GA from Saint Simon Mills, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Saint Simon Mills, GA is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.12 mi
04h 00m
Flight
164.56 mi
264.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.56 mi
Kilometers
264.83 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.12 mi
Kilometers
286.66 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Simon Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 6:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T10:23
Arrive Saint Simon Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 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
88.9 mi
02h 00m
To Saint Simon Mills
89.2 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Saint Simon Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Saint Simon Mills.

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    140 m · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Reynolds Street

    664 ft · 13 sec · Reynolds Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brunswick Highway

    23.5 mi · 31 min · Brunswick Highway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1040 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on South Georgia Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Georgia Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

  28. 28

    Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · F. J. Torras Causeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    577 ft · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Sea Island Road

    1935 ft · 46 sec · Sea Island Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    1085 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Arthur J. Moore Drive

    115 m · 17 sec · Arthur J. Moore Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arthur J. Moore Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Saint Simon Mills.

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street East
68.8 mi · 39%
Brunswick Highway
47.8 mi · 27%
Sylvester Highway
37.3 mi · 21%
South Georgia Parkway
10.2 mi · 6%
Carswell Avenue
3.69 mi · 2%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearson
02h 00m from Albany
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Partly Sunny near Saint Simon Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Saint Simon Mills?

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 88.9 miles from Albany and 89.2 miles from Saint Simon Mills.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Partly Sunny near Saint Simon Mills.

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 Saint Simon Mills. Straight-line distance: 164.56 mi (264.83 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Simon Mills

City in Glynn County, Georgia, United States of America

Population13,915
Coordinates31.1707900, -81.4073200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Saint Simon Mills (-81.40732, 31.17079)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.79 L · about $24.88
Round trip
$49.75
12.56 gal · 47.58 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.88 $49.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.78 $30.01 $60.01
Diesel $5.62 $35.32 $70.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Saint Simon Mills. The current time is 10:23:21.

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.