Trip from Albany, GA to Ball Ground, GA

Drive Time

4h 26m

Distance

231.8 mi

373 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 14m ★

6 AM

4h 27m

8 AM

4h 54m

10 AM

4h 36m

12 PM

4h 34m

3 PM

4h 38m

5 PM

4h 52m

8 PM

4h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Albany, GA

Anna Shvets

Trip Overview

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 I 75, Cordele Road, Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.4 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.10 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

115.9 miles from Albany, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Albany, GA to Ball Ground, GA covers 231.8 miles and takes about 4h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 129.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 97.1 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 231.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 97.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.2 miles (I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

97.1 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta

162.4 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

185.2 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

203 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in | I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 268 Toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton

229.7 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in | GA 5 Business

Take the exit onto GA 5 Business toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball...

Towns Along This Route

Between Albany, GA and Ball Ground, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Chattanooga.

Birmingham

162.4 mi in | ~3h 4m | via I 75

Chattanooga

185.2 mi in | ~3h 32m | via I 75

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	129.4 mi	2h 23m
Cordele Road	35.2 mi	43m
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway	24.2 mi	25m
Larry Justice Highway	15.9 mi	17m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway	10.5 mi	12m
Horace E Tate Freeway	7.2 mi	8m
A P D Highway	2.5 mi	2m
Clark Avenue	2.2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 129.4 mi, about 2h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Ball Ground, GA.

Start on Pine Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Pine Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto North Front Street

75 ft · 5 sec · North Front Street

Continue on North Front Street

510 ft · 14 sec · North Front Street

Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Broad Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Blaylock Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Blaylock Street

Turn right onto Clark Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto GA 300

35 mi · 43 min · Cordele Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I-75 North: Macon Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 75

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

23 mi · 28 min · I 75

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75

7.2 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga Use the none lane.

Continue on I 75

11 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 575; GA 5

24 mi · 25 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

Exit 268 Toward I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 575; GA 5

2.5 mi · 2 min · A P D Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto GA 5 Business

0.5 mi · 1 min · GA 5 Business

Exit 27 Toward GA 5 Business: Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 5 Business

0.2 mi · 29 sec · GA 5 Business

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn left onto GA 5 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ball Ground Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 5 Business

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Canton Highway

Turn right

104 ft · 4 sec

Turn right onto GA 372

0.2 mi · 36 sec · A. W. Roberts Drive

Continue on GA 372

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Gilmer Ferry Road

Arrive at destination

GA 372

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 115.9 miles from Albany, GA, or about 2h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.4 miles.

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 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 115.9 miles or 2h 14m 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.

Before You Leave

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.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 129.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115.9 mi from Albany, GA · 2h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Acworth, GA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Abbeville, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Abbeville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.9 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.4 miles.

Arriving in Ball Ground, GA

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.10 one way

$74.19 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$40.42	$80.84
premium	$4.78	$43.60	$87.21
diesel	$5.64	$51.50	$103.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Albany, GA

Evening in Albany on Sunday

Local time

8:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ball Ground, GA

Evening in Ball Ground on Sunday

Local time

8:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

24 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 26m 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 Ball Ground, GA covers 231.8 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Cordele Road, Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 115.9 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 $37.10 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.

Between Albany, GA and Ball Ground, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Chattanooga.

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