How far is Albany, OR from Cottage Grove, OR?
The driving distance from Albany, OR to Cottage Grove, OR is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 16m.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Cottage Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Cottage Grove.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
68 m · 5 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street Southeast
34 m · 2 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
68 m · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast
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Turn straight onto Santiam Road Southeast
2171 ft · 1 min · Santiam Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast
724 ft · 25 sec · Geary Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue Southeast
32 m · 3 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 9th Avenue Southeast
837 ft · 16 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Santiam Highway Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Santiam Highway Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right
2091 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
57.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cottage Grove, Dorena Lake
1816 ft · 44 sec · Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
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Turn slight right onto Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
64 m · 5 sec · Highway #001KE - Cottage Grove Connection #3
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Turn slight right onto East Cottage Grove Connector
2452 ft · 1 min · East Cottage Grove Connector
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Turn straight
1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
41 m · 10 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 Cottage Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Santiam Highway Southeast
Merge slight left
57.8 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Cottage Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Cottage Grove?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Coburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Albany and 31 miles from Cottage Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.84 one way or $21.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Cottage Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Coburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Surface Lot
Springfield Animal Control
Harrisburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coburg.
Eugene–Springfield
Eugene, OR
University of Oregon
Corvallis, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Cottage Grove. Straight-line distance: 58 mi (93.35 km).
#1 Albany
The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.
| Population | 56,129 |
| Coordinates | 44.6365100, -123.1059300 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottage Grove
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 10,518 |
| Coordinates | 43.7976200, -123.0595200 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottage Grove (-123.05952, 43.79762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $4.95 | $10.84 | $21.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
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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