How far is Walthourville, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Walthourville, GA to Albany, GA is about 170.9 miles (275 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Atkinson County, Georgia, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walthourville and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walthourville and Albany.
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Start on the route
45 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Slaten Street
28 m · 6 sec · Slaten Street
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Turn right onto West Oglethorpe Highway
7.3 mi · 10 min · West Oglethorpe Highway
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Continue on Cypress Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cypress Street
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Continue on US-84
3.2 mi · 4 min · US-84
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Continue on US 84
3241 ft · 43 sec · US 84
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Continue on US-84
2 mi · 2 min · US-84
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Continue on Savannah Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Waycross Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Waycross Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Waycross Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Waycross Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
3171 ft · 51 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on J. L. Tyre Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · J. L. Tyre Street
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Continue on Waycross Highway
18 mi · 25 min · Waycross Highway
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Continue straight
5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2809 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Albany Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Fulford Road
2390 ft · 50 sec · Fulford Road
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Turn left onto South Georgia Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Georgia Parkway
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Continue on Albany Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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4.6 mi · 5 min
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4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 25 min
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1.1 km · 1 min
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1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
31.8 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Sylvester Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · 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 Walthourville and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Albany Highway
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31.8 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Walthourville 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 Walthourville to Albany?
The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Pearson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Walthourville and 84.7 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.88 one way or $47.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Walthourville and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Pearson
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 Pearson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walthourville and Albany. Straight-line distance: 148.97 mi (239.75 km).
#1 Walthourville
City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,065 |
| Coordinates | 31.7741000, -81.6326100 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $23.88 | $47.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.71 | $53.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.91 | $67.83 |
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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