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Trip from Boston, GA to Albany, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

70.3 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Boston, GA

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city in and county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States

Albany, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Boston, GA to Albany, GA covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jefferson Street, Highway 84 West, US 19 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 70.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jefferson Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Boston, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boston, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jefferson Street
Highway 84 West
US 19 North
GA 133 South
Moultrie Road
East Oakridge Drive
Radium Springs Road
South Broadway Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Jefferson Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston, GA and Albany, GA.

1

Start on South Main Street

92 ft · 9 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn left onto Jefferson Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Street
3

Continue on Old Highway 84 West

0.7 mi · 1 min · Old Highway 84 West
4

At the end of the road, turn left

7.9 mi · 9 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, US 84 West, GA 300 North: Cairo, Meigs

0.2 mi · 32 sec · US 19 North, US 84 West, GA 300 North: Cairo, Meigs
6

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 10 sec
7

Continue straight

2.5 mi · 4 min
8

Continue straight

30 mi · 36 min
9

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 12 sec
10

Continue straight

22 mi · 27 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234 West: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

0.3 mi · 28 sec · GA 133 South, GA 234 West: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base
12

At the end of the road, turn left onto Moultrie Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Moultrie Road
13

Continue on Moultrie Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Moultrie Road
14

Turn straight onto East Oakridge Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Oakridge Drive
15

Turn right onto Radium Springs Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Radium Springs Road
16

Continue on South Broadway Street

420 ft · 18 sec · South Broadway Street
17

Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
18

Turn right onto North Front Street

512 ft · 15 sec · North Front Street
19

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

108 ft · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
20

Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
21

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.2 mi from Boston, GA · 38m into the drive

Downtown Pelham, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pelham, GA

35 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

Thomasville, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pelham, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Boston, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.99 one way

$21.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $12.02 $24.04
premium $4.70 $13.01 $26.02
diesel $5.61 $15.52 $31.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.38 $3.37
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.15 $2.81
EV Truck/SUV 28.1 0 $9.84 $4.50

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Boston, GA

Morning in Boston on Friday

Local time

11:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, GA

Morning in Albany on Friday

Local time

11:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Pelham, GA

35 mi in

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

1 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

1h 16m 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 Boston, GA to Albany, GA covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jefferson Street, Highway 84 West, US 19 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.2 miles from Boston, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Boston, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boston, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Boston, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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