Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
130.3 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
The drive from Albany, GA to Baxley, GA covers 130.3 miles and takes about 3h 1m 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, South Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.1 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 130.3 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
The drive from Albany, GA to Baxley, GA is easy. At 3h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, GA to Baxley, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Oglethorpe Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sylvester Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Street East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bowens Mill Road Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bowens Mill Road Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Baxley, GA.
Start on Pine Avenue
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Turn left onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Continue on Sylvester Highway
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue on 5th Street East
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn left
Turn right onto Bowens Mill Road Southwest
Continue on Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Turn sharp right onto Nicholls Road
Continue on Van Streat Highway
Continue on Atlantic Avenue
Turn left onto North Dixon Street
Continue on North Dixon Street
Turn left onto North Pierce Street
Continue straight
Turn right onto East Parker Street
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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.1 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baxley, 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 130.3 miles and 3h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.1 mi from Albany, GA · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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.
The final approach into Baxley, 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 Baxley, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.32 one way
$40.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
| premium | $4.78 | $24.51 | $49.02 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $28.85 | $57.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.68 | $6.25 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.24 | $8.34 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Albany on Saturday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Baxley on Saturday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
90°F
Alma, GA
65 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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