Origin
Albany, GA
Afternoon in Albany on Friday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Montgomery, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
233.2 mi
375 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Good
4 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
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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Montgomery, GA
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Trip Overview
Albany, GA to Montgomery, GA is 233.2 miles and takes about 4h 51m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily traversing Georgia. Expect a highway-focused drive that should be manageable in a single day, especially if you get an early start. It's a straightforward journey for those looking to connect these two points efficiently.
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
116.6 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 233.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the drive utilizing main roads like the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Cordele Road. You'll encounter one significant uninterrupted stretch of 114.5 miles on the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, so be prepared for extended periods on this primary artery. While the profile suggests a highway-focused experience, keep an eye out for how the road character might shift as you transition between these main thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 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 114.5 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 233.2 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 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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Clark Avenue
Turn right onto Clark Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
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
8
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
8
221.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
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 164A
Toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA...
8
221.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 164A
Toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA...
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 Montgomery, 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 | 114.5 mi | 2h 3m |
| 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 |
| William F. Lynes Parkway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Whitefield Avenue | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Vienna Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 114.5 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Montgomery, 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
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Cordele Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I-75 North: Macon
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 102
Toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto GA 257
25 mi
·
34 min
·
GA 257
12
Turn straight onto GA 27; GA 257
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vienna Highway
13
Continue on GA 27; GA 257
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McCormick Avenue
14
Merge onto US 129; US 341; GA 11; GA 27; GA 230; GA 257
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
15
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.
16
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.
17
Turn right onto GA 257
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
GA 257
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 23; 87; 257
455 ft
·
7 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
19
Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
20
Turn left onto GA 257
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Empire-Chester Highway
21
Turn slight left onto Carolina Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Carolina Avenue South
22
Continue on GA 257
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Carolina Street
23
Continue on GA 257
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Chester-Dublin Highway
24
Continue on GA 257
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Chester - Dublin Highway
25
Enter roundabout onto GA 257
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
GA 257
26
Continue on GA 257
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GA 257
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Savannah
Use the right lane.
28
Merge onto I 16
115 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 164A
Toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 164A
Toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
31
Merge onto I 516; US 17; US 80; GA 21; GA 25; GA 26
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
William F. Lynes Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on GA 21
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Derenne Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
33
Turn right onto Waters Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Waters Avenue
34
Continue on Waters Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Waters Drive
35
Continue on Waters Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Waters Avenue
36
Continue on GA 204 SPUR
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitefield Avenue
37
Continue on Whitefield Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitefield Avenue
38
Arrive at destination
Whitefield Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 51m estimated drive time, leaving Albany, GA in the morning will allow you to reach Montgomery, GA with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself, but it's wise to refuel before embarking on the longest stretch of 114.5 miles to ensure you don't have to search for gas in less populated areas. Plan your single stop around the halfway point or where you anticipate needing a break.
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 116.6 miles from Albany, GA, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.5 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 51 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.6 miles or 2h 39m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montgomery, 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 233.2 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 114.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.6 mi from Albany, GA · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.6 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.5 miles.
Arriving in Montgomery, GA
The final approach into Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, 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
$36.47 one way
$72.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $39.87 | $79.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $43.16 | $86.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.49 | $102.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good
ChargePoint Charging Station
Albany, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Albany, Georgia
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Albany, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Albany, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 3
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70 | 0 | $24.49 | $11.19 |
| Efficient EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.40 | $9.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.3 | 1 | $32.65 | $14.92 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Destination
Montgomery, GA
Afternoon in Montgomery on Friday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
4 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 51m 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 Montgomery, GA covers 233.2 miles and takes about 4h 51m 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 116.6 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 $36.47 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 233.2 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.
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.
Between Albany, GA and Montgomery, GA, road signs point toward Hawkinsville and Savannah.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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