Origin
Albany, GA
Afternoon in Albany on Wednesday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Auburn, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
218.9 mi
352 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 2m
★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m
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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Auburn, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, GA to Auburn, GA covers 218.9 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 $34.23 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
109.5 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 14m drive with frequent turns across 218.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, GA to Auburn, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Front Street | — | — |
| West Broad Avenue | — | — |
| Blaylock Street | — | — |
| Clark Avenue | — | — |
| Cordele Road | — | — |
| I-75 North | — | — |
| Larry Justice Highway | — | — |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Front Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Auburn, 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 left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
11
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
53 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
14
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 85: Greenville, Atlanta
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
518 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 85 North: Greenville
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 85 North: Greenville
18
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Expressway
19
Continue on Interstate Highway 85
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Interstate Highway 85
20
Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
21
Continue on University Parkway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
University Parkway
22
Turn left onto Winder Highway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Winder Highway
23
Continue on Atlanta Highway Northwest
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlanta Highway Northwest
24
Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road
302 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mount Moriah Road
25
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
4th Avenue
26
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 109.5 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 48 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.5 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 218.9 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 109.5 mi from Albany, GA · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.5 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, GA
The final approach into Auburn, 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 Auburn, 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
$34.23 one way
$68.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $37.43 | $74.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $40.51 | $81.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.33 | $96.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.7 | 0 | $22.98 | $10.51 |
| Efficient EV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.15 | $8.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.6 | 1 | $30.65 | $14.01 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Auburn, GA
Afternoon in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
4:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
109 mi in
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
9 degrees warmer 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 Auburn, GA covers 218.9 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 109.5 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 $34.23 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, GA to Auburn, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Albany, GA to Auburn, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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