Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
214.2 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
The drive from Albany, GA to Comer, GA covers 214.2 miles and takes about 4h 32m 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 $33.40 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
107.1 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 32m drive with frequent turns across 214.2 miles of local and secondary 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Comer, GA.
Start on Pine Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street
Exit the roundabout onto North Front 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 right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
Continue on Gray Highway
Turn left onto Gray Bypass
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway
Continue on Gray Highway
Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass
Continue on Madison Road
Continue on Madison Highway
Continue on Madison Road Highway
Continue on Madison Road
Continue on Madison Highway
Continue straight
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
Turn straight onto Bethany Road
Turn right onto Madison Bypass
Continue on Athens Highway
Continue on Macon Highway
Continue on Watkinsville Bypass
Continue on Macon Highway
Take the exit right toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop
Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
Continue straight
Turn right onto Hull Road
Continue on Hull Colbert Road
Continue on Third Avenue
Continue on Colbert-Comer Road
Turn right onto West Sunset Avenue
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Main 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.1 miles or 2h 16m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Comer, 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 214.2 miles and 4h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.1 mi from Albany, GA · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 107.1 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Comer, 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 Comer, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$33.40 one way
$66.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $37.35 | $74.70 |
| premium | $4.78 | $40.29 | $80.59 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $47.43 | $94.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.49 | $10.28 |
| Efficient EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.74 | $8.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.7 | 1 | $29.99 | $13.71 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Morning in Albany on Saturday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Comer on Saturday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
62°F
Inman Mills, SC
107 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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