How far is Chester, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Chester, GA to Albany, GA is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Albany.
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Start on Main Street
13 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Wynne Street South
2694 ft · 54 sec · Wynne Street South
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Continue on Empire Chester Highway
2434 ft · 49 sec · Empire Chester Highway
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Continue on Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Empire-Chester Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastman Cochran Highway
2018 ft · 31 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway
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Continue on Golden Isles Highway
139 m · 13 sec · Golden Isles Highway
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Turn left
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight right
641 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
540 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
2805 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto McCormick Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · McCormick Avenue
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Continue on Vienna Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway
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Turn slight left onto Cordele Highway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Cordele Highway
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Continue on Hawkinsville Road
15.7 mi · 22 min · Hawkinsville Road
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Turn left onto I-75 South: Valdosta
2439 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Continue on Cordele Road
1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road
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Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road
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Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Georgia-Florida Parkway
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Albany?
The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Cordele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Chester and 46.7 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Albany. Straight-line distance: 81.41 mi (131.01 km).
#1 Chester
City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,560 |
| Coordinates | 32.3937800, -83.1529300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.50 | $37.01 |
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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