Trip from Albany, GA to Georgetown, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 39m

Distance

225.4 mi

363 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 26m ★

6 AM

4h 40m

8 AM

5h 6m

10 AM

4h 49m

12 PM

4h 46m

3 PM

4h 50m

5 PM

5h 5m

8 PM

4h 32m

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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Georgetown, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Albany, GA to Georgetown, GA covers 225.4 miles and takes about 4h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Cordele Road, GA 257 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 108 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

112.7 miles from Albany, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 39m. Total distance: 225.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 39m highway drive covering 225.4 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Cordele Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 108 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 108 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Cordele Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Clark Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 225.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Clark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 31 key points

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

2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | Clark Avenue

Turn right onto Clark Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

39.7 mi into trip | ~51m in

Turn left toward I-75 North: Macon

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I-75 North: Macon

42 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville

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. Exit 102 Toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville

106.3 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Take the ramp toward Savannah

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward Savannah

219.7 mi into trip | ~4h 29m in

Take the exit toward GA 204: Savannah, Pembroke

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 94 Toward GA 204: Savannah, Pembroke

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Albany, GA and Georgetown, GA, road signs point toward Hawkinsville and Savannah.

Hawkinsville

42 mi in | ~54m

Savannah

106.3 mi in | ~2h 27m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	108 mi	1h 55m
Cordele Road	35.2 mi	43m
GA 257	34 mi	46m
Chester - Dublin Highway	12.9 mi	18m
Empire-Chester Highway	8.8 mi	11m
I 95	4.6 mi	5m
Abercorn Street Extension	4.1 mi	5m
Vienna Highway	3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 108 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Pine Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Pine Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto North Front Street

75 ft · 5 sec · North Front Street

Continue on North Front Street

510 ft · 14 sec · North Front Street

Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Broad Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Blaylock Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Blaylock Street

Turn right onto Clark Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto GA 300

35 mi · 43 min · Cordele Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I-75 North: Macon Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 75

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 102 Toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto GA 257

25 mi · 34 min · GA 257

Turn straight onto GA 27; GA 257

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vienna Highway

Continue on GA 27; GA 257

0.8 mi · 1 min · McCormick Avenue

Merge onto US 129; US 341; GA 11; GA 27; GA 230; GA 257

1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 257

127 ft · 8 sec · US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 257

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto GA 257

8.7 mi · 11 min · GA 257

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 23; 87; 257

455 ft · 7 sec · Golden Isles Highway

Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

Turn left onto GA 257

8.8 mi · 11 min · Empire-Chester Highway

Turn slight left onto Carolina Avenue South

1.0 mi · 2 min · Carolina Avenue South

Continue on GA 257

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Carolina Street

Continue on GA 257

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Chester-Dublin Highway

Continue on GA 257

13 mi · 18 min · Chester - Dublin Highway

Enter roundabout onto GA 257

107 ft · 4 sec · GA 257

Continue on GA 257

0.3 mi · 39 sec · GA 257

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward Savannah Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 16

108 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

Merge onto I 95

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 94 Toward GA 204: Savannah, Pembroke

Turn left onto GA 204

4.1 mi · 5 min · Abercorn Street Extension

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

171 ft · 6 sec

Use the slight left lane.

Turn left onto King George Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · King George Boulevard

Turn right onto Red Fox Drive

289 ft · 14 sec · Red Fox Drive

Turn right onto Barksdale Drive

281 ft · 15 sec · Barksdale Drive

Turn left onto Beaver Run Drive

348 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Drive

Turn right onto Chowning Drive

460 ft · 24 sec · Chowning Drive

Turn left

73 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 112.7 miles from Albany, GA, or about 2h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108 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 50 miles or 1h 6m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 112.7 miles or 2h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Albany, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 225.4 miles and 4h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Albany, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 108 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 112.7 mi from Albany, GA · 2h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hawkinsville, GA

113 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

Ashburn, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dublin, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.7 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108 miles.

Arriving in Georgetown, GA

The final approach into Georgetown, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Georgetown, GA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.25 one way

$70.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$38.54	$77.08
premium	$4.70	$41.72	$83.43
diesel	$5.61	$49.77	$99.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	67.6	0	$23.67	$10.82
Efficient EV	56.4	0	$19.72	$9.02
EV Truck/SUV	90.2	1	$31.56	$14.43

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

5:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Georgetown, GA

Evening in Georgetown on Thursday

Local time

5:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

3 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

4h 39m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Georgetown, GA covers 225.4 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Cordele Road, GA 257. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 112.7 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 $35.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.