How far is Claxton, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Claxton, GA to Albany, GA is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Dodge County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Claxton and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claxton and Albany.
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Start on North Duval Street
32 m · 6 sec · North Duval Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Collins, Lyons
21.2 mi · 31 min
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Continue on Northeast Broad Street
2718 ft · 53 sec · Northeast Broad Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
157 m · 11 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto West Liberty Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Avenue
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Continue on Vidalia Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Vidalia Road
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Continue on 1st Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Southwest Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Southwest Main Street
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Merge slight right onto 1st Street
62 m · 5 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Mount Vernon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mount Vernon Road
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Continue straight
69 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
27.9 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit straight
48.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Penia Road South
1.9 mi · 3 min · Penia Road South
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Turn right onto Old Hatley Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Old Hatley Road
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Turn slight left
34.2 mi · 42 min
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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 Claxton and Albany.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Mount Vernon Road
Take the exit straight
48.6 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Claxton and Partly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claxton to Albany?
The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Rhine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Claxton and 79.5 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Claxton and Partly Sunny near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Claxton and Albany. Straight-line distance: 138.13 mi (222.3 km).
#1 Claxton
County seat in Evans County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 2,216 |
| Coordinates | 32.1615800, -81.9040000 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.38 | $62.76 |
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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