Trip from Albany, GA to Russell, GA

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Drive Time

4h 16m

Distance

202.9 mi

327 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 3m ★

6 AM

4h 17m

8 AM

4h 43m

10 AM

4h 26m

12 PM

4h 23m

3 PM

4h 27m

5 PM

4h 42m

8 PM

4h 9m

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

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Russell, GA

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Trip Overview

This 202.9-mile drive from Albany, GA to Russell, GA is a straightforward, single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 16 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-75, Cordele Road, and Larry Justice Highway, the route offers a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region. Given the duration and distance, it's perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace. You'll find the journey is about 56% highway, making for efficient travel.

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

101.5 miles from Albany, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this 202.9-mile journey. While 56% of the route is on highways, including a significant 80.1-mile stretch on I-75, you'll also encounter local roads like Cordele Road and Larry Justice Highway. This means you'll transition between faster, more direct travel and potentially slower, more varied scenery. The drive's character shifts as you progress, moving from interstate cruising to navigating through different stretches of Georgia.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 202.9 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 97.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 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

97.1 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta

135.9 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Take the exit toward GA 36: Jackson, Barnesville

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 201 Toward GA 36: Jackson, Barnesville

136.2 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Georgia Diagnostic Prison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / slight right lanes. Toward Georgia Diagnostic Prison

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 Russell, GA, road signs point toward Barnesville and Georgia Diagnostic Prison.

Barnesville

135.9 mi in | ~2h 35m

Georgia Diagnostic Prison

136.2 mi in | ~2h 36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	80.1 mi	1h 25m
Cordele Road	35.2 mi	43m
Larry Justice Highway	15.9 mi	17m
GA 138	9.2 mi	13m
Covington Street	8.2 mi	11m
State Route 36	8.2 mi	11m
Barnesville-Jackson Road	7.3 mi	10m
John R. Williams Highway	5.8 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 80.1 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Russell, 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

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 75

23 mi · 24 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 201 Toward GA 36: Jackson, Barnesville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

138 ft · 3 sec

Toward Georgia Diagnostic Prison Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto GA 36

7.3 mi · 10 min · Barnesville-Jackson Road

Continue on GA 36

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Mulberry Street

Turn right onto US 23; GA 16; GA 36; GA 42

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East 3rd Street

Turn left onto GA 36

8.2 mi · 11 min · Covington Street

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto GA 36

77 ft · 1 sec · GA 36

Continue on GA 36

4.7 mi · 6 min · GA 36

Enter roundabout onto GA 36

96 ft · 2 sec · State Route 36

Continue on GA 36

8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36

Continue on GA 36

1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

Turn right onto GA 36

2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 142

5.8 mi · 8 min · John R. Williams Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 81

5.1 mi · 7 min · GA 81

Turn right onto GA 138

5.0 mi · 7 min · GA 138

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on GA 138

0.3 mi · 29 sec · GA 138

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 138

3.8 mi · 6 min · GA 138

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto GA 11

5.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 11

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 11

2.6 mi · 4 min · Winder-Monroe Highway

Continue on GA 11

1.6 mi · 2 min · Christmas Avenue

Continue on GA 11

2.5 mi · 3 min · Monroe Highway

Turn slight right

153 ft · 5 sec

Turn slight right onto GA 8; GA 53

0.1 mi · 10 sec · May Street

Continue on GA 8; GA 53

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Atlanta Highway Southeast

Turn left onto Russell Cemetery Road

414 ft · 20 sec · Russell Cemetery Road

Turn right onto East Midland Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Midland Avenue

Turn left

236 ft · 17 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour, 16-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Albany to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 80.1 miles on I-75, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $32, and plan for refueling opportunities along the way, especially before the longest highway segment. The flexibility of a single-day trip means you can adjust your timing based on local conditions.

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 101.5 miles from Albany, GA, or about 1h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.1 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.5 miles or 1h 58m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Russell, 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 202.9 miles and 4h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 I 75 for about 80.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.5 mi from Albany, GA · 1h 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

101 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

Clio, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.5 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 I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.1 miles.

Arriving in Russell, GA

The final approach into Russell, 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 Russell, GA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.73 one way

$63.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$34.69	$69.39
premium	$4.70	$37.55	$75.10
diesel	$5.61	$44.80	$89.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.9	0	$21.30	$9.74
Efficient EV	50.7	0	$17.75	$8.12
EV Truck/SUV	81.2	1	$28.41	$12.99

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Albany, GA

Late night in Albany on Wednesday

Local time

3:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Russell, GA

Late night in Russell on Wednesday

Local time

3:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°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

29 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 16m 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 Russell, GA covers 202.9 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Cordele Road, Larry Justice Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.5 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 $31.73 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.

Between Albany, GA and Russell, GA, road signs point toward Barnesville and Georgia Diagnostic Prison.

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Trip from Albany, GA to Russell, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Russell, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Albany, GA

Russell, GA

Same local time

29 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 16m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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