Drive Time
4h 26m
Distance
231.8 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
The drive from Albany, GA to Ball Ground, GA covers 231.8 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Jackson 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 $36.15 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
115.9 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 26m drive with frequent turns across 231.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 26m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, GA to Ball Ground, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Jackson 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 |
| Larry Justice Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Ball Ground, GA.
Start on Pine Avenue
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
Turn left onto Blaylock Street
Turn right onto Clark Avenue
Turn left onto Cordele Road
Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
Merge slight right
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Keep slight right to continue on Horace E Tate Freeway
Continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Continue on A P D Highway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground
Keep slight right
Turn left onto Ball Ground Highway
Continue on Canton Highway
Turn right
Turn right onto A. W. Roberts Drive
Continue on Gilmer Ferry Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.9 miles or 2h 13m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ball Ground, GA than in the middle of the route.
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 231.8 miles and 4h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.9 mi from Albany, GA · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 115.9 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ball Ground, 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 Ball Ground, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$36.15 one way
$72.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $40.42 | $80.84 |
| premium | $4.78 | $43.60 | $87.21 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $51.32 | $102.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.34 | $11.13 |
| Efficient EV | 58 | 0 | $20.28 | $9.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.7 | 1 | $32.45 | $14.84 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Albany on Saturday
Local time
1:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Ball Ground on Saturday
Local time
1:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Dadeville, AL
116 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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