Origin
Albany, GA
Afternoon in Albany on Wednesday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Athens, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
198.9 mi
320 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
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6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, GA
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Athens, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, GA to Athens, GA covers 198.9 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Front Street, West Broad Avenue, Blaylock Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
99.5 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 14m drive with frequent turns across 198.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Front Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 14m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, GA to Athens, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blaylock Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clark Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cordele Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fall Line Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 16 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Front Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Athens, GA.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pine Avenue
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Front Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street
512 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Front Street
4
Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broad Avenue
5
Turn left onto Blaylock Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Blaylock Street
6
Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clark Avenue
7
Turn left onto Cordele Road
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Cordele Road
8
Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I-75 North: Macon
9
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 16 East: Savannah
12
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Avenue
14
Continue on Gray Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Gray Highway
15
Turn left onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gray Bypass
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway
335 ft
·
4 sec
·
Eatonton Highway
17
Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Eatonton Highway
18
Continue on Gray Highway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gray Highway
19
Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
James Marshall Bypass
20
Continue on Madison Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Madison Road
21
Continue on Madison Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
22
Continue on Madison Road Highway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Madison Road Highway
23
Continue on Madison Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Road
24
Continue on Madison Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Highway
25
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
26
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Islands Road
27
Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethany Church Road
28
Turn straight onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bethany Road
29
Turn right onto Madison Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Madison Bypass
30
Continue on Athens Highway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Athens Highway
31
Continue on Macon Highway
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Macon Highway
32
Continue on Watkinsville Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Watkinsville Bypass
33
Continue on Macon Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Macon Highway
34
Take the exit right toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
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US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop
35
Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Outer Loop 10
36
Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
37
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lexington Road
482 ft
·
17 sec
·
Lexington Road
38
Continue on Oconee Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oconee Street
39
Continue on Oak Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Street
40
Continue on Oconee Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Oconee Street
41
Turn left onto East Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Broad Street
42
Turn right onto North Lumpkin Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Lumpkin Street
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.5 miles from Albany, GA, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 44 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.5 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Athens, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albany, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, GA
This is one driving day of about 198.9 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Albany, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.5 mi from Albany, GA · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.5 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Athens, GA
The final approach into Athens, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Athens, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.10 one way
$62.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.01 | $68.02 |
| premium | $4.70 | $36.81 | $73.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.91 | $87.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.88 | $9.55 |
| Efficient EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.40 | $7.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.85 | $12.73 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
Athens, GA
Afternoon in Athens on Wednesday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, GA to Athens, GA covers 198.9 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Front Street, West Broad Avenue, Blaylock Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.5 miles from Albany, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 14m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, GA to Athens, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Albany, GA to Athens, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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