Origin
Albany, GA
Late night in Albany on Saturday
Local time
2:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Cusseta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Cusseta, GA
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Trip Overview
Albany, GA to Cusseta, GA is 68.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via Richland Bypass and US 82, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, making it a straightforward journey through the Southeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience that's manageable for a single day. With no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to depart when convenient and enjoy the relatively short drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This 68.7-mile drive features a highway share of 36%, indicating a blend of faster-paced travel and local road segments. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 15.4 miles on Richland Bypass, offering a sustained period on a primary artery before transitioning. The profile is described as a mixed drive, suggesting you'll experience shifts in road type and speed limits throughout the 1 hour 27 minute journey. Be prepared for varying conditions as you make your way from Albany to Cusseta.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richland Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 91 / North Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (US 19; US 82; GA 3; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Turn right onto GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 19, GA 3
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 19, GA 3
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 19; US 82; GA 3; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway
Merge onto US 19; US 82; GA 3; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
41.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
GA 520
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Richland Road
Turn right onto Richland Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Bypass | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| US 82 | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| South Parrott Street | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| GA 520 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Columbus Highway | 8 mi | 9m |
| Albany Highway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Liberty Expressway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| US 280 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Richland Bypass
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Cusseta, GA.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Avenue
2
Turn right onto GA 91
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 19, GA 3
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 19; US 82; GA 3; GA 520
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Liberty Expressway
5
Continue on US 82; GA 520
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Highway
7
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Forrester Drive Southeast
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Vine Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Roundtree Drive
11
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
12
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Columbus Highway
13
Continue on GA 520
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
South Parrott Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
GA 520
15
Continue on GA 520
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Richland Bypass
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 280; GA 520
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 280; GA 520
17
Turn right onto Richland Road
166 ft
·
6 sec
·
Richland Road
18
Turn left onto Broad Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
19
Turn right onto McNaughton Street
222 ft
·
8 sec
·
McNaughton Street
20
Arrive at destination
McNaughton Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.4 mi from Albany, GA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cusseta, GA
The final approach into Cusseta, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Cusseta, GA
Late night in Cusseta on Saturday
Local time
2:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Richland, GA
34 mi in
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
23 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
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Cusseta, GA covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richland Bypass, US 82, South Parrott Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.4 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 $10.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (US 19; US 82; GA 3; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Albany, GA to Cusseta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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