The drive from Albany, GA to Dasher, GA covers 87.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunbelt Parkway, GA 133, Moultrie Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on Sunbelt Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.62 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.
Midpoint
43.5 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 87.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 87.1 miles, with most of the trip on Sunbelt Parkway and GA 133. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.9 miles on Sunbelt Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunbelt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sunbelt Parkway and GA 133. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North Front Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 87.1 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (GA 234 / East Oakridge Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|North Front Street
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.6 mi into trip|~5m in|GA 234 / East Oakridge Drive
Turn left onto GA 234 / East Oakridge Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
82.1 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward GA 31: Madison Florida, Valdosta
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.
Toward GA 31: Madison Florida, Valdosta
6
82.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|GA 31 / Madison Highway
Enter roundabout onto GA 31 / Madison Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albany, GA to Dasher, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Valdosta along the way.
Valdosta
82.1 mi in|~1h 46m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunbelt Parkway
32.9 mi
43m
GA 133
19.8 mi
22m
Moultrie Road
13.6 mi
18m
I 75
6.8 mi
7m
Dasher Road
1.9 mi
4m
Saint Augustine Road
1.9 mi
2m
North Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi
2m
Radium Springs Road
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Sunbelt Parkway
— 32.9 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Dasher, GA.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·Pine Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
75 ft·5 sec·North Front Street
3
Continue on North Front Street
510 ft·14 sec·North Front Street
4
Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
0.4 mi·52 sec·West Broad Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft·9 sec·South Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Radium Springs Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Radium Springs Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto GA 234
0.7 mi·1 min·East Oakridge Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on GA 234
14 mi·18 min·Moultrie Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right
118 ft·3 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 133
8.4 mi·9 min·GA 133
11
Continue on GA 133
11 mi·13 min·GA 133
12
Continue on US 319; GA 35; GA 133
1.8 mi·2 min·North Veterans Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133
0.3 mi·34 sec·East Bypass
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133
0.4 mi·44 sec·Veterans Parkway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto GA 133
1.1 mi·1 min·1st Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on GA 133
33 mi·43 min·Sunbelt Parkway
17
Continue on GA 133
1.9 mi·2 min·Saint Augustine Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Use the right lane.
19
Merge onto I 75
6.8 mi·7 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward GA 31: Madison Florida, ValdostaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto GA 31
234 ft·3 sec·Madison Highway
22
Continue on GA 31
0.1 mi·7 sec·Madison Highway
23
Enter roundabout onto GA 31
137 ft·1 sec·Madison Highway
24
Continue on GA 31
0.7 mi·1 min·Madison Highway
25
Turn right onto CR 312
0.3 mi·1 min·Carroll Ulmer Road
26
Turn right onto CR 738
1.4 mi·2 min·Loch Laurel Road
27
Turn left onto Dasher Road
1.9 mi·4 min·Dasher Road
28
Turn left
205 ft·15 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.5 miles from Albany, GA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.5 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dasher, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albany, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, GA
This is one driving day of about 87.1 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Albany, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunbelt Parkway for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.5 mi from Albany, GA
· 57m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.1
0
$9.15
$4.18
Efficient EV
21.8
0
$7.62
$3.48
EV Truck/SUV
34.8
0
$12.19
$5.57
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Albany, GA
Evening
in Albany on Thursday
Local time
8:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dasher, GA
Evening
in Dasher on Thursday
Local time
8:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 57m 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 Dasher, GA covers 87.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunbelt Parkway, GA 133, Moultrie Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.5 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 $13.62 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 87.1 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (GA 234 / East Oakridge Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Albany, GA to Dasher, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Valdosta along the way.
