How far is Douglas, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Douglas, GA to Albany, GA is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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 and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Albany.
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Start on the route
38 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Ward Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Ward Street
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Continue on Ocilla Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ocilla Road
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Continue on Ocilla Highway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Ocilla Highway
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Continue on Douglas Highway
12.1 mi · 17 min · Douglas Highway
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Continue straight
17.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sylvester Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · 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 Douglas 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.
Douglas Highway
Continue straight
31.8 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Douglas and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Douglas to Albany?
The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Tifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Douglas and 43 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Albany. Straight-line distance: 77.04 mi (123.99 km).
#1 Douglas
City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 11,612 |
| Coordinates | 31.5088100, -82.8498700 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.48 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
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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