How far is Albany, GA from Walthourville, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Walthourville, GA is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Walthourville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Walthourville.
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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
3.4 mi · 7 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Savannah Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Cypress Street
1944 ft · 30 sec · Cypress Street
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Continue on US-84
2 mi · 2 min · US-84
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Continue on US 84
3257 ft · 43 sec · US 84
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Continue on US-84
3.2 mi · 4 min · US-84
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Continue on Cypress Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cypress Street
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Continue on US-84
7.2 mi · 10 min · US-84
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Turn left
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Walthourville.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Walthourville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Walthourville?
The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 86.1 miles from Albany and 86.3 miles from Walthourville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 9:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.08 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Walthourville.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Walthourville. Straight-line distance: 148.97 mi (239.75 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walthourville
City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,065 |
| Coordinates | 31.7741000, -81.6326100 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walthourville (-81.63261, 31.7741)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $24.08 | $48.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.93 | $53.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.05 | $58.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.19 | $68.39 |
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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