Origin
Albany, OR
Late night in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
1:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, OR to Sweet Home, OR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, OR
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Sweet Home, OR
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.4-mile drive from Albany, OR, to Sweet Home, OR, is easily manageable in about 43 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, including Main Street Southeast, Santiam Road Southeast, and Geary Street Southeast, with no highway driving involved. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $6 for this short journey within the Pacific Coast region. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local experience, ideal for a quick connection between these two Oregon communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Santiam Highway Southeast | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| South Santiam Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 2nd Avenue Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Santiam Road Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 9th Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Geary Street Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street Southeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Santiam Highway Southeast
— 12.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Sweet Home, OR.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
222 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
3
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
4
Continue on Main Street Southeast
224 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street Southeast
5
Turn straight onto Santiam Road Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Santiam Road Southeast
6
Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Geary Street Southeast
7
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99E
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
9th Avenue Southeast
8
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
9th Avenue Southeast
9
Turn straight onto US 20
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Santiam Highway Southeast
10
Continue on US 20
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on US 20
12 mi
·
18 min
·
South Santiam Highway
12
Continue on US 20
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 20
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 1.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Main Street Southeast
Turn right onto Main Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Main Street Southeast
Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Geary Street Southeast
Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 20; OR 99E / 9th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto US 20; OR 99E / 9th Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.66 one way
$11.32 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sweet Home, OR
Late night in Sweet Home on Tuesday
Local time
1:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is decidedly local, with a 'turn-heavy' profile that means you'll be making frequent adjustments. Since there's a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any high-speed freeway stretches. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but given the short overall distance and local road focus, expect a continuous series of turns and intersections. This route keeps you engaged with the local landscape as you transition from Albany to Sweet Home.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on Santiam Highway Southeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Main Street Southeast.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Albany, OR to Sweet Home, OR is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Main Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Main Street Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Geary Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Albany, OR
Full guide →Albany is the 11th-largest city in the state of Oregon. Nicknamed the "Hub of the Valley", it is 69 miles (111 km) south of Portland and 44 miles (71 km) north of Eugene. The town sits at the confluence of the Willamette River and Calapooia River. Albany's streets are lined with historic homes and a carousel museum. Its location in the Willamette Valley, known for its wine, allows the town to offer locally made wine, as well as cider and beer.
Arriving in Sweet Home, OR
Full guide →Sweet Home is a city in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on Santiam Highway Southeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Main Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Main Street Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Geary Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sweet Home, OR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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