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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Benton County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
95 m · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
132 m · 14 sec · Lyon Street South;Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
9.8 mi · 15 min · Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Northeast 2nd Street
2203 ft · 54 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
1624 ft · 1 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Van Buren Avenue
1786 ft · 1 min · Northwest Van Buren Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Newport-Corvallis Highway
3088 ft · 48 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corvallis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Philomath. Straight-line distance: 14.5 mi (23.33 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 Philomath
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 5,622 |
| Coordinates | 44.5401200, -123.3676000 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Philomath (-123.3676, 44.54012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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