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Trip from Albany, GA to Fitzgerald, GA

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

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

59.7 mi

96 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

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

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

Albany, GA

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city in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States

Fitzgerald, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Albany, GA to Fitzgerald, GA covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Jackson 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 $9.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 59.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Jackson Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Albany, GA to Fitzgerald, GA is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, GA to Fitzgerald, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Jackson Street
West Broad Avenue
Blaylock Street
Clark Avenue
Cordele Road
Doles Road
Jewell Crowe Road
Doe Hill Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Jackson Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Pine Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Pine Avenue
2

Turn right onto North Jackson Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Jackson Street
3

Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broad Avenue
4

Turn left onto Blaylock Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Blaylock Street
5

Turn right onto Clark Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue
6

Turn left onto Cordele Road

5.0 mi · 6 min · Cordele Road
7

Turn right onto Doles Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Doles Road
8

Continue on Jewell Crowe Road

7.7 mi · 10 min · Jewell Crowe Road
9

At the end of the road, turn left

23 ft · 3 sec
10

Turn right onto Doe Hill Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Doe Hill Road
11

Turn left

4.3 mi · 6 min
12

Turn right

9.3 mi · 12 min
13

Turn left onto West Washington Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Washington Street
14

Continue on East Washington Avenue

3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue
15

Continue on Sylvester Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Sylvester Road
16

Continue on Sylvester Road

18 mi · 24 min · Sylvester Road
17

Turn right onto Walker Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Walker Avenue
18

Turn left onto Irwinville Highway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Irwinville Highway
19

Continue on West Central Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Central Avenue
20

Continue on East Central Avenue

174 ft · 11 sec · East Central Avenue
21

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.8 mi from Albany, GA · 44m into the drive

city in Turner County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashburn, GA

30 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

Putney, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashburn, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fitzgerald, GA

The final approach into Fitzgerald, 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

$9.34 one way

$18.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.21 $20.42
premium $4.70 $11.05 $22.10
diesel $5.61 $13.18 $26.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.9 0 $6.27 $2.87
Efficient EV 14.9 0 $5.22 $2.39
EV Truck/SUV 23.9 0 $8.36 $3.82

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Morning in Albany on Saturday

Local time

9:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fitzgerald, GA

Morning in Fitzgerald on Saturday

Local time

9:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Ashburn, GA

30 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

25 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 28m 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 Fitzgerald, GA covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Jackson Street, West Broad Avenue, Blaylock Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.8 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 $9.34 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 Fitzgerald, GA is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, GA to Fitzgerald, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Albany, GA to Fitzgerald, 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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