Origin
Albany, GA
Morning in Albany on Monday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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5h 23m
Distance
246.2 mi
396 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
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Albany, GA
Anna Shvets
Reed Creek, GA
Surja Raj
The drive from Albany, GA to Reed Creek, GA covers 246.2 miles and takes about 5h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Front 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 $39.40 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
123.1 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 23m drive with frequent turns across 246.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albany, GA to Reed Creek, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blaylock Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clark Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cordele Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fall Line Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 16 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Reed Creek, GA.
Start on Pine Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street
Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street
Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
Turn left onto Blaylock Street
Turn right onto Clark Avenue
Turn left onto Cordele Road
Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue
Continue on Gray Highway
Turn left onto Gray Bypass
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway
Continue on Gray Highway
Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass
Continue on Madison Road
Continue on Madison Highway
Continue on Madison Road Highway
Continue on Madison Road
Continue on Madison Highway
Continue straight
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
Turn left onto Bethany Church Road
Turn straight onto Bethany Road
Turn right onto Madison Bypass
Continue on Athens Highway
Continue on Macon Highway
Continue on Watkinsville Bypass
Continue on Macon Highway
Take the exit right toward US 129 North, US 441 North, US 78 East, GA 10 East, GA 10 Loop
Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
Continue straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North General Daniels Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto North General Daniels Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward General Daniels Avenue North
Exit the roundabout onto General Daniels Avenue North
Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road
Turn slight left onto Church Street
Turn right onto Hartwell Street
Continue on Royston Highway
Continue on Athens Street
Turn right onto East Howell Street
Turn left onto Chandler Street
Continue on Reed Creek Highway
Turn left onto Boleman Hill Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.1 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reed Creek, GA than in the middle of the route.
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 246.2 miles and 5h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.1 mi from Albany, GA · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 123.1 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Reed Creek, 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 Reed Creek, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$39.40 one way
$78.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $42.93 | $85.86 |
| premium | $4.78 | $46.31 | $92.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $54.70 | $109.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.85 | $11.82 |
| Efficient EV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.54 | $9.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.5 | 1 | $34.47 | $15.76 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Albany on Monday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Reed Creek on Monday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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