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Trip from Bowdon, GA to Albany, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 43m

Distance

174.6 mi

281 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 31m ★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m

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

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Bowdon, 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 Bowdon, GA to Albany, GA covers 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Chet Atkins Parkway, GA 100, US 280 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.7 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.30 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

87.3 miles from Bowdon, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 174.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Bowdon, GA to Albany, GA covers 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 43m, 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 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chet Atkins Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.7 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 44.9 miles in near US 27; GA 1 / Hamilton Road.

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 11 significant decision points across 174.6 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 44.9 miles (US 27; GA 1 / Hamilton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 94.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 167.4 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
44.9 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 27; GA 1 / Hamilton Road

Turn left onto US 27; GA 1 / Hamilton Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
94.1 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

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

Exit 1A Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA...
6
167.4 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
6
172.4 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in

Take the exit toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown

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

Exit 5 Toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtow...
7
172.6 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chet Atkins Parkway 41.7 mi 45m
GA 100 18.8 mi 25m
US 280 18.6 mi 21m
Wall Street 16 mi 19m
Albany Highway 14.2 mi 17m
Victory Drive 11.6 mi 15m
Martha Berry Highway 9.7 mi 11m
Columbus Highway 8 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Chet Atkins Parkway — 41.7 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on GA 100

5.4 mi · 8 min · Wedowee Street
2

Turn left onto GA 100

19 mi · 25 min · GA 100
3

Turn slight right onto GA 34; GA 100

2.7 mi · 4 min · Lagrange Street
4

Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 100

9.7 mi · 11 min · Martha Berry Highway
5

Continue on US 27; GA 1

7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Continue on US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14

0.5 mi · 1 min · Morgan Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 219

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Whitesville Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Turn left onto US 27; GA 1

7.2 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
10

Merge onto I 185

42 mi · 45 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 1A Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
12

Merge onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520

12 mi · 15 min · Victory Drive
13

Continue on US 280; GA 520

3.3 mi · 3 min · US 280; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 280; GA 520

15 mi · 17 min · US 280; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on GA 520

16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street
16

Continue on GA 520

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Parrott Street
17

Continue on GA 520

8.0 mi · 9 min · Columbus Highway
18

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
19

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
20

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Vine Street Northwest
21

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.6 mi · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on US 82; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · Forrester Drive Southeast
23

Continue on US 82; GA 520

5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway
24

Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway Street
25

Continue on US 82; GA 520

8.8 mi · 10 min · Albany Highway
Use the straight lane.
26

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520

5.0 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway
Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Exit 5 Toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown
28

Keep slight right at fork

239 ft · 8 sec
Toward GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
29

Turn straight onto GA 91

1.9 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street
Use the straight lane.
30

Turn left onto Pine Avenue

75 ft · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
31

Arrive at destination

Pine Avenue

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 87.3 miles from Bowdon, GA, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.7 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 38 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.3 miles or 1h 53m 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

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 Bowdon, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Bowdon, GA

This is one driving day of about 174.6 miles and 3h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Bowdon, 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 Chet Atkins Parkway for about 41.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 87.3 mi from Bowdon, GA · 1h 53m into the drive

city and county seat of Russell County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Phenix City, AL

87 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

Newnan, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.3 miles from Bowdon, 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.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 138.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.30 one way

$54.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $29.85 $59.71
premium $4.70 $32.31 $64.63
diesel $5.61 $38.55 $77.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.4 0 $18.33 $8.38
Efficient EV 43.7 0 $15.28 $6.98
EV Truck/SUV 69.8 0 $24.44 $11.17

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bowdon, GA

Evening in Bowdon on Thursday

Local time

5:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, GA

Evening in Albany on Thursday

Local time

5:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

WSW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

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

40 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 43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bowdon, GA to Albany, GA covers 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chet Atkins Parkway, GA 100, US 280. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.3 miles from Bowdon, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.30 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 11 significant decision points across 174.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 44.9 miles (US 27; GA 1 / Hamilton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 94.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 167.4 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bowdon, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

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