Trip from Albany, GA to Rydal, GA

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Drive Time

4h 32m

Distance

235.6 mi

379 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 19m ★

6 AM

4h 33m

8 AM

4h 59m

10 AM

4h 42m

12 PM

4h 39m

3 PM

4h 43m

5 PM

4h 58m

8 PM

4h 25m

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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Rydal, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Albany, GA to Rydal, GA covers 235.6 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Cordele Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.4 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.84 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

117.8 miles from Albany, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 32m highway drive covering 235.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 129.4 miles on I 75.

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

There are about 21 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 129.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 97.1 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 235.6 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 97.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.2 miles (I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

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

162.4 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

185.2 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

203 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in | I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway...

228.1 mi into trip | ~4h 21m in

Take the exit toward US 411: Chatsworth, White

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 293 Toward US 411: Chatsworth, White

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 Rydal, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham, Chattanooga and Kennesaw.

Birmingham

162.4 mi in | ~3h 4m | via I 75

Chattanooga

185.2 mi in | ~3h 32m | via I 75

Kennesaw

203 mi in | ~3h 53m | via I 75

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	129.4 mi	2h 23m
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway	35.6 mi	40m
Cordele Road	35.2 mi	43m
Larry Justice Highway	15.9 mi	17m
Horace E Tate Freeway	7.2 mi	8m
US 411	7 mi	10m
Clark Avenue	2.2 mi	3m
West Broad Avenue	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 129.4 mi, about 2h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

49 mi · 53 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

23 mi · 28 min · I 75

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75

7.2 mi · 8 min · Horace E Tate Freeway

Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75

11 mi · 12 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

25 mi · 27 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 293 Toward US 411: Chatsworth, White Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

289 ft · 7 sec

Toward US 411 North: Chatsworth Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 411; GA 61

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 411; GA 61

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 411; GA 61

2.2 mi · 3 min · US 411; GA 61

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 411; GA 61

3.3 mi · 4 min · US 411; GA 61

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

US 411; GA 61

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 117.8 miles from Albany, GA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.4 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 117.8 miles or 2h 16m 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 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rydal, 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 235.6 miles and 4h 32m.

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 129.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.8 mi from Albany, GA · 2h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

118 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 117.8 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 129.4 miles.

Arriving in Rydal, GA

The final approach into Rydal, 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 Rydal, 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

$36.84 one way

$73.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$40.28	$80.57
premium	$4.70	$43.60	$87.21
diesel	$5.61	$52.02	$104.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	70.7	0	$24.74	$11.31
Efficient EV	58.9	0	$20.62	$9.42
EV Truck/SUV	94.2	1	$32.98	$15.08

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

28 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.

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

3:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rydal, GA

Late night in Rydal on Wednesday

Local time

3:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

2 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 32m 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 Rydal, GA covers 235.6 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Cordele Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 117.8 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 $36.84 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.