Origin
Atlanta, GA
Night in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
9:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atlanta, GA to Albany, GA
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
182 mi
293 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 17m
★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlanta, GA
Kelly
Albany, GA
Anna Shvets
Trip Overview
Driving from Atlanta to Albany is a straightforward 182-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 28 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused route, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $29 on fuel, making this an affordable excursion through the Southeast. You will primarily utilize I-75, the Fall Line Freeway, and the Georgia-Florida Parkway to navigate between these two Georgia cities. It is a practical drive for those looking to reach their destination efficiently while maintaining a steady pace throughout the trip.
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
91 miles from Atlanta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip defined by high-speed transit, as 87% of your travel occurs on major highways. You will settle into a rhythm early on during the longest uninterrupted stretch, which covers 64.8 miles along I-75. As you transition away from the heavy traffic of the Atlanta area, the road dynamics shift toward the more consistent flow of the Fall Line Freeway and the Georgia-Florida Parkway. The experience is largely functional and efficient, prioritizing speed over technical curves. Prepare for a consistent driving environment that rewards steady cruising rather than frequent stops.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 64.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Fall Line Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 182 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 (Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
69.1 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
8
142.1 mi into trip
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~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
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 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...
6
177.8 mi into trip
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~3h 21m in
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Old Cordele Road
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 64.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| Fall Line Freeway | 56.9 mi | 1h |
| Georgia-Florida Parkway | 35.1 mi | 43m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| East Oglethorpe Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Downtown Connector | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Pulliam Street Southwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 64.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
195 ft
·
9 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
2
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
434 ft
·
16 sec
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Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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Washington Street Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Pulliam Street Southwest
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 75 South, I 85 South
6
Merge onto I 75; I 85
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Downtown Connector
7
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
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I 75
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
16 mi
·
17 min
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Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
57 mi
·
1 hr
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Fall Line Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto GA 300
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Cordele Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
449 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
16
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
21
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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Pine Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 28-minute drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak Atlanta traffic congestion. Planning for one strategic stop is ideal, as it breaks up the monotony of the long highway stretches and keeps you fresh for the final leg. Since this is a highway-heavy route, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the initial I-75 portion, as prices and station density can fluctuate. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your pace once you exit the interstate. Remember that the majority of your travel is on high-speed roads, so stay alert for changing speed limits as you move toward the Georgia-Florida Parkway.
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 91 miles from Atlanta, GA, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91 miles or 1h 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 2h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Atlanta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Atlanta, GA
This is one driving day of about 182 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Atlanta, 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 64.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91 mi from Atlanta, GA · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91 miles from Atlanta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.
Arriving in Albany, GA
The final approach into Albany, 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 Albany, 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
$29.13 one way
$58.25 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $31.74 | $63.47 |
| premium | $4.78 | $34.24 | $68.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.43 | $80.87 |
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: 63.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.11 | $8.74 |
| Efficient EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.92 | $7.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.48 | $11.65 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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
Albany, GA
Night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
9:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Abbeville, GA
91 mi in
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
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 28m 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 Atlanta, GA to Albany, GA covers 182 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Fall Line Freeway, Georgia-Florida Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91 miles from Atlanta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.13 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 14 significant decision points across 182 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 (Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Atlanta, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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