How far is Oakwood, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Oakwood, GA to Albany, GA is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.89 mi
03h 37m
Flight
183.71 mi
295.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.71 mi
Kilometers
295.65 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.89 mi
Kilometers
361.93 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Oakwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakwood
2026-04-18T19:26
Arrive Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakwood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Oakwood
112.6 mi
01h 48m
To Albany
112.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Street

    2139 ft · 59 sec · Allen Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Plainview Road

    1864 ft · 55 sec · Plainview Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Thurmond Tanner Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Thurmond Tanner Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto H F Reed Industrial Park Connector

    889 ft · 29 sec · H F Reed Industrial Park Connector

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1781 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Lanier Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon

    2069 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakwood 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 26%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 25%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 16%
Lanier Parkway
30.2 mi · 13%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi · 8%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

56.9 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
183.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 48m from Oakwood
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakwood 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 Oakwood to Albany?

The road trip is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.6 miles from Oakwood and 112.3 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.45 one way or $62.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakwood and Mostly Sunny near Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, 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 Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Albany. Straight-line distance: 183.71 mi (295.65 km).

Oakwood

#1 Oakwood

City in Hall County, Georgia, United States

Population4,305
Coordinates34.2276000, -83.8843500
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Allen Street (-83.884357, 34.227595)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.94 gal
30.04 L · about $31.45
Round trip
$62.90
15.88 gal · 60.08 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.45 $62.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.17 $70.33
Premium $4.78 $37.94 $75.87
Diesel $5.62 $44.65 $89.31

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakwood and Albany. The current time is 19:26:33.

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.