How far is Albany, GA from St. Marys, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to St. Marys, GA is about 178 miles (286.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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 St. Marys.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and St. Marys.
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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
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue
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Continue on Memorial Drive
3.2 mi · 5 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Jacksonville Highway
29.3 mi · 34 min · Jacksonville Highway
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Indian Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Indian Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
25.1 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto West Hall Street
24 m · 3 sec · West Hall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and St. Marys.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near St. Marys.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to St. Marys?
The road trip is about 178 miles (286.4 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 89.1 miles from St. Marys.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 9:00 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 Sunny around Albany and Sunny near St. Marys.
Stop Ideas Near Pearson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearson.
Jesup
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and St. Marys. Straight-line distance: 165.02 mi (265.58 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Marys
City in Camden County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 17,968 |
| Coordinates | 30.7305100, -81.5464900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: St. Marys (-81.54649, 30.73051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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