How far is Oakwood, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Oakwood, GA to Albany, GA is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.8 mi
02h 49m
Flight
136.5 mi
219.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.5 mi
Kilometers
219.67 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.8 mi
Kilometers
263.61 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, Nov 6, 4:57 PM EST
Return by in Oakwood
Fri, Nov 6, 7:47 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakwood
2026-11-06T14:08
Arrive Albany
Fri, Nov 6, 4:57 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakwood
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Oakwood
84 mi
01h 24m
To Albany
79.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

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 Smith Store Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Smith Store Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Oak Hill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conyers Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Conyers Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Conyers Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Conyers Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conyers Road;Turner Church Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Conyers Road

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Conyers Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Conyers Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Zack Hinton Parkway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Zack Hinton Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on McDonough Road

    2334 ft · 42 sec · McDonough Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South

    1101 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  25. 25

    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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 35%
I 75 South
38.8 mi · 24%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 21%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 10%
Conyers Road
4.95 mi · 3%
North Zack Hinton Parkway
3.22 mi · 2%
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 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 24m from Oakwood
Leave By
12:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oakwood and Patchy Fog 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 163.8 miles (263.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Oakwood and 79.8 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.47 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oakwood and Patchy Fog near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Albany. Straight-line distance: 136.5 mi (219.67 km).

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#1 Oakwood

Oakwood is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5481700, -83.9743500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Smith Store Road (-83.974217, 33.548162)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.88 L · about $20.47
Round trip
$40.95
11.56 gal · 43.76 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $20.47 $40.95
Mid-grade $4.04 $23.34 $46.68
Premium $4.48 $25.88 $51.77
Diesel $5.66 $32.71 $65.43

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakwood and Albany. The current time is 14:08:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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