How far is Jesup, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Jesup, GA to Albany, GA is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.54 mi
02h 53m
Flight
133.58 mi
214.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.58 mi
Kilometers
214.97 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.54 mi
Kilometers
243.88 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sat, May 30, 11:51 AM EDT
Return by in Jesup
Sat, May 30, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jesup
2026-05-30T08:58
Arrive Albany
Sat, May 30, 11:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jesup
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pearson
GA

City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA

From Jesup
76.5 mi
01h 26m
To Albany
75 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jesup and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jesup and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cherry Street

    121 m · 14 sec · West Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Waycross Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Waycross Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Waycross Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Waycross Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South 1st Street

    3171 ft · 51 sec · South 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on J. L. Tyre Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · J. L. Tyre Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Waycross Highway

    18 mi · 25 min · Waycross Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2809 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Albany Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fulford Road

    2390 ft · 50 sec · Fulford Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Georgia Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Georgia Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    27.5 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 44 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Sylvester Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jesup and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Highway
96.4 mi · 64%
Waycross Highway
32.4 mi · 21%
South 1st Street
6.04 mi · 4%
Albany Avenue
4.89 mi · 3%
Sylvester Highway
4.14 mi · 3%
South Georgia Parkway
3.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Albany Highway

Continue straight

31.8 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
133.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearson
01h 26m from Jesup
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jesup 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 Jesup to Albany?

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Pearson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Jesup and 75 miles from Albany.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jesup and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Pearson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pearson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearson.

RAIL

Jesup

98 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jesup and Albany. Straight-line distance: 133.58 mi (214.97 km).

Jesup

#1 Jesup

County seat of Wayne County, Georgia, United States

Population9,847
Coordinates31.6078500, -81.8863400
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cherry Street (-81.886233, 31.607944)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.24 L · about $21.19
Round trip
$42.38
10.7 gal · 40.48 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.19 $42.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.70 $47.39
Premium $4.78 $25.56 $51.12
Diesel $5.62 $30.09 $60.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jesup and Albany. The current time is 08:58:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.