How far is Philomath, OR from Albany, OR?
The driving distance from Philomath, OR to Albany, OR is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Benton County, Oregon.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philomath and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philomath and Albany.
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Start on Main Street
19 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
118 m · 16 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn right onto College Street
2335 ft · 1 min · College Street
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Turn right onto North 19th Street
115 m · 10 sec · North 19th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Continue on Newport-Corvallis Highway
3088 ft · 54 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
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Turn left onto Northwest Harrison Boulevard
1803 ft · 1 min · Northwest Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street
1242 ft · 41 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
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Continue on Northeast 2nd Street
2203 ft · 54 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · Albany-Corvallis Highway
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
7 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philomath 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.
Albany-Corvallis Highway
Continue on Albany-Corvallis Highway
4.7 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philomath 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 Philomath to Albany?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Corvallis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Philomath and 8.6 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philomath and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Corvallis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corvallis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philomath and Albany. Straight-line distance: 14.5 mi (23.33 km).
#1 Philomath
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 5,622 |
| Coordinates | 44.5401200, -123.3676000 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The most populous city in Linn County, Oregon.
| Population | 56,129 |
| Coordinates | 44.6365100, -123.1059300 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Avenue Southwest (-123.105932, 44.636519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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