How far is Lumber City, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Lumber City, GA to Albany, GA is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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 02h 13m.
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.
Human settlement in Turner County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lumber City and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lumber City and Albany.
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Start on Victoria Street
12 m · 6 sec · Victoria Street
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Turn left onto East Golden Isles Highway
1303 ft · 33 sec · East Golden Isles Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
19.4 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Dogwood Drive
3175 ft · 1 min · East Dogwood Drive
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Turn left onto South Ocmulgee Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Ocmulgee Boulevard
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 28 min
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Continue on Ashton Highway
107 m · 11 sec · Ashton Highway
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Continue on East Central Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on Irwinville Highway
3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway
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Turn right onto Walker Avenue
1338 ft · 42 sec · Walker Avenue
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Turn left onto Ten Mile Road
17.7 mi · 24 min · Ten Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sylvester Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road
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Continue on East Washington Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Leesburg Highway
1974 ft · 37 sec · Leesburg Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Doe Hill Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Doe Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
7 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Jewell Crowe Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Jewell Crowe Road
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Continue on Doles Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Doles Road
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Merge left onto Cordele Road
5 mi · 7 min · Cordele Road
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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 Lumber City and Albany.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
19.4 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lumber City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lumber City to Albany?
The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Rebecca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Lumber City and 60.8 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lumber City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lumber City and Albany. Straight-line distance: 90.05 mi (144.92 km).
#1 Lumber City
City in Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,257 |
| Coordinates | 31.9293500, -82.6795800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.41 | $34.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
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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