How far is Folkston, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Folkston, GA to Albany, GA is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Atkinson County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Folkston and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folkston and Albany.
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Start on Magnolia Street
67 m · 11 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Love Street
79 m · 17 sec · Love Street
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Turn left onto Okefenokee Drive
3179 ft · 1 min · Okefenokee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
32.2 mi · 39 min
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Continue on Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue
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Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway
5.6 mi · 7 min · South Georgia Parkway
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Continue on Albany Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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4.6 mi · 5 min
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4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 25 min
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1.1 km · 1 min
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1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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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 Folkston 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.
US 1 North
Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross
32.2 mi · 00h 39m
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 leaving Folkston 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 Folkston to Albany?
The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Willacoochee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Folkston and 74.5 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.80 one way or $41.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Folkston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Willacoochee
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 Willacoochee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Folkston and Albany. Straight-line distance: 136.84 mi (220.23 km).
#1 Folkston
City in Charlton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 5,043 |
| Coordinates | 30.8309500, -82.0113100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.08 | $50.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.53 | $59.05 |
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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