Origin
Albany, GA
Morning in Albany on Friday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Trip from Albany, GA to Temple, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
184 mi
296 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 40m
★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m
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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Temple, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, GA to Temple, GA covers 184 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martha Berry Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway, Richland Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.6 miles on Martha Berry Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 184 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Albany, GA to Temple, GA covers 184 miles and takes about 3h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martha Berry Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.6 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 early in the drive near GA 91 / North Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 184 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: near the start (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Turn right onto GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 19, GA 3
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 19, GA 3
5
79.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
6
79.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
5
121.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward US 27: LaGrange
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 42
Toward US 27: LaGrange
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albany, GA to Temple, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
Atlanta
79.5 mi in
|
~1h 41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Berry Highway | 42.6 mi | 52m |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 41.4 mi | 44m |
| Richland Bypass | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| GA 113 | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| US 82 | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| South Parrott Street | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| GA 520 | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Columbus Highway | 8 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Martha Berry Highway
— 42.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Temple, GA.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Avenue
2
Turn right onto GA 91
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 19, GA 3
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 19; US 82; GA 3; GA 520
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Liberty Expressway
5
Continue on US 82; GA 520
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Highway
7
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Forrester Drive Southeast
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Vine Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Roundtree Drive
11
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
12
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Columbus Highway
13
Continue on GA 520
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
South Parrott Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
GA 520
15
Continue on GA 520
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Richland Bypass
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 280; GA 520
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 280; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
20
Continue on I 185
41 mi
·
44 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 42
Toward US 27: LaGrange
22
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Hamilton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Take the exit
359 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 27, GA 1, GA 219
24
Merge onto US 27; GA 1; GA 219
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Whitesville Street
25
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 219
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgan Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
New Franklin Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Continue on US 27; GA 1
32 mi
·
37 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
28
Continue on US 27; GA 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 16
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Park Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn slight right onto GA 113
11 mi
·
15 min
·
GA 113
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn left onto Tallapoosa Street
442 ft
·
22 sec
·
Tallapoosa Street
32
Turn right onto GA 274
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
James Street
33
Arrive at destination
GA 274
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 92 miles from Albany, GA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 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 40 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92 miles or 1h 55m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Temple, 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 184 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 Martha Berry Highway for about 42.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92 mi from Albany, GA · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Temple, GA
The final approach into Temple, 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 Temple, 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
$28.77 one way
$57.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.46 | $62.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.05 | $68.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.62 | $81.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.32 | $8.83 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.76 | $11.78 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Temple, GA
Morning in Temple on Friday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
20 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
3h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Temple, GA covers 184 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martha Berry Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway, Richland Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92 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 $28.77 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 184 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: near the start (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Albany, GA to Temple, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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