How far is Oxford, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Oxford, GA to Albany, GA is about 168 miles (270.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
168 mi
02h 56m
Flight
141.98 mi
228.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.98 mi
Kilometers
228.49 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168 mi
Kilometers
270.37 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-17T20:00
Arrive Albany
Fri, Apr 17, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
9:30 PM EDT
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 Oxford
85.9 mi
01h 28m
To Albany
82.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Emory Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Emory Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clark Street Southwest

    1007 ft · 29 sec · Clark Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Monticello Street Southwest

    2117 ft · 58 sec · Monticello Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Jackson Highway Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jackson Highway Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 36

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 36

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    23 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1473 ft · 46 sec · East 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Mulberry Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Mulberry Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 36

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 36

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 75 South

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    22.8 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford 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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 34%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 21%
State Route 36
28.7 mi · 17%
I 75 South
23.1 mi · 14%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 10%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 28m from Oxford
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oxford and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Albany?

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 85.9 miles from Oxford and 82.1 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oxford and Sunny near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Albany. Straight-line distance: 141.98 mi (228.49 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Newton County, Georgia, United States

Population2,337
Coordinates33.6190000, -83.8674100
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Emory Street Northwest (-83.867504, 33.619)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.44 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.98
11.86 gal · 44.88 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.49 $46.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.26 $52.53
Premium $4.78 $28.33 $56.67
Diesel $5.62 $33.35 $66.70

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 Oxford and Albany. The current time is 20:00:29.

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.