Origin
Albany, GA
Afternoon in Albany on Saturday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
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.
Albany, GA
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Fitzgerald, GA
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Trip Overview
Albany, GA to Fitzgerald, GA is 59.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via Sylvester Road and GA 32, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip keeps you within the Southeast region, traveling between two points in Georgia. The drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, suggesting a slower pace and more navigation than a direct interstate journey. With only a 23% highway share, expect to be on local roads for most of your travel time. This route is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for exploration upon arrival.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvester Road | 18.8 mi | 25m |
| GA 32 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Jewell Crowe Road | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Cordele Road | 5 mi | 6m |
| GA 33 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| East Washington Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Doe Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Clark Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Sylvester Road
— 18.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Fitzgerald, 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
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Cordele Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Doles Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Doles Road
9
Continue on Jewell Crowe Road
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Jewell Crowe Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto GA 313
23 ft
·
3 sec
·
GA 313
11
Turn right onto CR 3
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Doe Hill Road
12
Turn left onto GA 33
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
GA 33
13
Turn right onto GA 32
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
GA 32
14
Turn left onto GA 32; GA 112
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
15
Continue on GA 112
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Washington Avenue
16
Continue on GA 107; GA 112
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sylvester Road
17
Continue on GA 107
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Sylvester Road
18
Turn right onto Walker Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Walker Avenue
19
Turn left onto Irwinville Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Irwinville Highway
20
Continue on West Central Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on East Central Avenue
175 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Central Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
East Central Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
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
18.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
GA 313
At end of road, turn left onto GA 313
Navigation decision point
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.
Destination
Fitzgerald, GA
Afternoon in Fitzgerald on Saturday
Local time
4:18 PM
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This isn't a high-speed highway cruise; it's a turn-heavy local drive covering 59.7 miles. With only 23% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating local roads like Sylvester Road and GA 32. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.8 miles on Sylvester Road, so be prepared for frequent turns and intersections. The drive progresses through a decidedly local landscape, where the road character shifts more often than on a dedicated highway. Expect a more engaged driving experience requiring attention to navigation and speed.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on Sylvester Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pine Avenue.
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 59.7 miles you will encounter 15 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.
About the Cities
Starting in Albany, GA
Full guide →Albany is a city of 72,000 people (2019) in Dougherty County in Georgia's Plantation Midlands region. It is part of the Black Belt, the extensive area in the Deep South of cotton plantations. During 1961–1962, African Americans in Albany played a prominent role in the Civil Rights Movement, founding the Albany Movement, a desegregation and voters' rights coalition formed in 1961. Ray Charles, the singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer, was born here, and is remembered in a park with a statue.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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 (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on Sylvester Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fitzgerald, GA before heading back.
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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