If you are planning a trip from Albany to Eastman, Georgia, expect a straightforward journey covering 87.5 miles. You should set aside about 2 hours and 2 minutes of drive time to complete this trek. Because the route is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the Southeast, you will find this path keeps you entirely within Georgia, making it a manageable drive for those looking to connect these two local hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.8 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 87.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will primarily navigate via North Front Street, West Broad Avenue, and Blaylock Street throughout the duration of the trip. Because the roads are local, you will encounter frequent turns that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The absence of major highway stretches means the pace remains steady and consistent, requiring you to stay alert through the various segments of the journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cordele Road is the longest continuous segment at about 34.2 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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pine Avenue.
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 87.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Pine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (Clark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Pine Avenue
Depart onto Pine Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|North Front Street
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in|Clark Avenue
Turn right onto Clark Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip|~8m in|GA 300 / Cordele Road
Turn left onto GA 300 / Cordele Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
87.1 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117 / Oak Street
Turn left onto US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117 / Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cordele Road
34.2 mi
42m
US 280
27.8 mi
40m
Abbeville Highway
13.7 mi
18m
Old Hatley Road
3.2 mi
4m
Clark Avenue
2.2 mi
3m
Penia Road South
1.9 mi
2m
West Broad Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Griffin Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Cordele Road
— 34.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Eastman, 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
1.5 mi·2 min·West Broad Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Blaylock Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·Blaylock Street
6
Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2.2 mi·3 min·Clark Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto GA 300
34 mi·42 min·Cordele Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Old Hatley Road
3.2 mi·4 min·Old Hatley Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Penia Road South
1.9 mi·2 min·Penia Road South
10
Turn right onto US 280; GA 30
28 mi·40 min·US 280; GA 30
11
Turn left onto GA 87
4.6 mi·6 min·Abbeville Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 87
9.2 mi·12 min·Abbeville Highway
13
Turn left onto GA 87; GA 117
0.9 mi·1 min·Rhine Highway
14
Continue on GA 87; GA 117
1.1 mi·2 min·Griffin Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117
0.3 mi·44 sec·Oak Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
250 ft·15 sec·4th Avenue
17
Turn left onto College Street
130 ft·5 sec·College Street
18
Arrive at destination
College Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 87.5-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire trip in one go without needing to plan for formal rest stops, as the total duration is just over two hours. Before you pull out of Albany, ensure your tank is ready for the $14 fuel expense to avoid unnecessary stops along the way. Stay mindful of the turn-heavy nature of these local roads, especially when transitioning between North Front Street and West Broad Avenue. Keeping your navigation apps updated will help you navigate the frequent turns efficiently as you move toward Eastman.
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 43.8 miles from Albany, GA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.2 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 58m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastman, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 87.5 miles and 2h 2m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Cordele Road for about 34.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.8 mi from Albany, GA
· 58m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.19
$4.20
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
EV Truck/SUV
35
0
$12.25
$5.60
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Morning
in Albany on Saturday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Eastman, GA
Morning
in Eastman on Saturday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
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
2h 2m 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 Eastman, GA covers 87.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cordele Road, US 280, Abbeville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.8 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 $14.00 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 87.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Pine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (Clark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Albany, GA to Eastman, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NREL for EV charging. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
