How far is Albany, OR from Philomath, OR?

The driving distance from Albany, OR to Philomath, OR is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.15 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.5 mi
23.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.5 mi
Kilometers
23.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.15 mi
Kilometers
27.6 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philomath
Mon, May 4, 9:48 PM PDT
Return by in Albany
Mon, May 4, 10:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-04T21:19
Arrive Philomath
Mon, May 4, 9:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albany
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Corvallis
OR

The most populous city in Benton County, Oregon.

From Albany
8.6 mi
00h 14m
To Philomath
8.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    95 m · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

    132 m · 14 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Albany-Corvallis Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast 2nd Street

    2203 ft · 54 sec · Northeast 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    1624 ft · 1 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue

    1786 ft · 1 min · Northwest Van Buren Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Newport-Corvallis Highway

    3088 ft · 48 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway

    2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany-Corvallis Highway
9.79 mi · 57%
Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.58 mi · 21%
Main Street
1.49 mi · 9%
Newport-Corvallis Highway
0.58 mi · 3%
Corvallis-Newport Highway
0.54 mi · 3%
Northeast 2nd Street
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Albany-Corvallis Highway

Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway

9.75 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corvallis
00h 14m from Albany
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Sunny near Philomath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Corvallis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Albany and 8.6 miles from Philomath.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Sunny near Philomath.

Stop Ideas Near Corvallis

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

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

BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

153 NW 4th Avenue
RAIL

Albany station

15 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
RAIL

Salem station

45 mi away
500 13th Street SE
BUS

Toledo, Oregon

55 mi away
1805 NW Highway 20

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Philomath. Straight-line distance: 14.5 mi (23.33 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.

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

#2 Philomath

City in Oregon, USA

Population5,622
Coordinates44.5401200, -123.3676000
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-123.10593, 44.63651)
End: Philomath (-123.3676, 44.54012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.97
Round trip
$5.94
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.20 $6.41
Premium $5.57 $3.34 $6.68
Diesel $6.37 $3.82 $7.64

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 Oregon · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Philomath. The current time is 21:19:25.

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.