How far is Albany, OR from Brookings, OR?

The driving distance from Albany, OR to Brookings, OR is about 278.4 miles (448 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.38 mi
05h 54m
Flight
188.08 mi
302.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.08 mi
Kilometers
302.69 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.38 mi
Kilometers
448.01 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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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 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookings
Wed, Apr 15, 6:32 PM PDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 16, 12:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-15T12:38
Arrive Brookings
Wed, Apr 15, 6:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM PDT

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

Leave by
5:12 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM PDT
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
Canyonville
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Albany
139.2 mi
02h 57m
To Brookings
139.2 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
Brookings Weather
OR
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Wednesday
Using Harbor as the closest live forecast in the Curry County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 to 26 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Brookings.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

    68 m · 5 sec · Main Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast

    34 m · 2 sec · Main Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

    68 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Santiam Road Southeast

    2171 ft · 1 min · Santiam Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast

    724 ft · 25 sec · Geary Street Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue Southeast

    32 m · 3 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast

    837 ft · 16 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Santiam Highway Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Santiam Highway Southeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    2091 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    176.6 mi · 3 hr 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 199: Redwood Highway, Ocean Beaches, Crescent City

    2587 ft · 44 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2

    90 m · 5 sec · Highway #001CQ - East Grants Pass Connection #2

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Grants Pass Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Grants Pass Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Redwood Highway

    27 mi · 39 min · Redwood Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Laurel Road

    2171 ft · 1 min · Laurel Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Old Stage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Old Stage Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Caves Highway

    1845 ft · 53 sec · Caves Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Redwood Highway

    44.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Redwood Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Bank Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · North Bank Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 101

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Route 101

  22. 22

    Continue on Oregon Coast Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Oregon Coast Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Chetco Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Chetco Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Hillside Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Santiam Highway Southeast
178 mi · 64%
Redwood Highway
71.5 mi · 26%
Route 101
10.2 mi · 4%
North Bank Road
6.72 mi · 2%
Oregon Coast Highway
5.23 mi · 2%
Grants Pass Parkway
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Santiam Highway Southeast

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 26m

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
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.3 mi
188.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canyonville
02h 57m from Albany
Leave By
5:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Rain near Brookings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Brookings?

The road trip is about 278.4 miles (448 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Canyonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Albany and 139.2 miles from Brookings.

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

The direct path is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.3 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.62 one way or $97.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Rain near Brookings.

Stop Ideas Near Canyonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canyonville, 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 Canyonville.

BUS

Grants Pass, OR

55 mi away
460 NE Agness Avenue
BUS

Gold Hill, OR

58 mi away
868 2nd Avenue
BUS

White City, Oregon

64 mi away
7455 Highway 62
BUS

Medford, Oregon

75 mi away
200 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Brookings. Straight-line distance: 188.08 mi (302.69 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

Population56,129
Coordinates44.6365100, -123.1059300
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Brookings

#2 Brookings

City in Oregon, USA

Population6,561
Coordinates42.0526100, -124.2839800
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-123.10593, 44.63651)
End: Brookings (-124.28398, 42.05261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.82 gal
37.18 L · about $48.62
Round trip
$97.24
19.64 gal · 74.36 L
Estimated CO2
87.3 kg one way
Round trip: 174.5 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $48.62 $97.24
Mid-grade $5.34 $52.42 $104.84
Premium $5.57 $54.66 $109.32
Diesel $6.37 $62.51 $125.03

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 Oregon · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Brookings. The current time is 12:38:30.

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.