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Trip from Albany, GA to Ellaville, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

51 mi

82 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States

Albany, GA

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Downtown Ellaville, GA, GA

Ellaville, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Albany, GA to Ellaville, GA covers 51 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 19, Walnut Street, North Jefferson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.2 miles on US 19. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 51 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 51 miles, with most of the trip on US 19 and Walnut Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.2 miles on US 19.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and Walnut Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 91 / North Jefferson Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Albany, GA to Ellaville, GA is easy. At 1h 8m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 91 / North Jefferson Street

Turn right onto GA 91 / North Jefferson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street

Turn right onto US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
10.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32

Turn left onto US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
12 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 19; GA 3

Turn left onto US 19; GA 3

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
50.2 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | GA 26 / East Oglethorpe Street

Enter roundabout onto GA 26 / East Oglethorpe Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 19 38.2 mi 47m
Walnut Street 4.4 mi 6m
North Jefferson Street 3.2 mi 6m
Old Leesburg Road 2.5 mi 3m
US 19 Bypass 1.8 mi 2m
East Oglethorpe Street 0.8 mi 1m
Forester Parkway 0.1 mi <1m
Pine Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 19 — 38.2 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Ellaville, GA.

1

Start on Pine Avenue

75 ft · 5 sec · Pine Avenue
2

Turn right onto GA 91

3.2 mi · 6 min · North Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on GA 133

2.5 mi · 3 min · Old Leesburg Road
4

Turn left onto GA 133

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Forester Parkway
5

Turn right onto US 19; GA 3

4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
Use the left lane.
7

Turn left onto US 19; GA 3

38 mi · 47 min · US 19; GA 3
Use the straight lane.
8

Enter roundabout onto GA 26

225 ft · 8 sec · East Oglethorpe Street
9

Continue on GA 26

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Oglethorpe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Arrive at destination

GA 26

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.5 mi from Albany, GA · 36m into the drive

city in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Americus, GA

26 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

Leesburg, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Americus, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ellaville, GA

The final approach into Ellaville, 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

$7.98 one way

$15.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $8.72 $17.44
premium $4.70 $9.44 $18.88
diesel $5.61 $11.26 $22.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.3 0 $5.35 $2.45
Efficient EV 12.8 0 $4.46 $2.04
EV Truck/SUV 20.4 0 $7.14 $3.26

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 18, 2026

Origin

Albany, GA

Afternoon in Albany on Saturday

Local time

1:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Ellaville, GA

Afternoon in Ellaville on Saturday

Local time

1:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

36 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 8m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Ellaville, GA covers 51 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 19, Walnut Street, North Jefferson Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.5 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 $7.98 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.

The drive from Albany, GA to Ellaville, GA is easy. At 1h 8m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Albany, GA to Ellaville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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