Origin
Brooklet, GA
Afternoon in Brooklet on Saturday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brooklet, GA to Albany, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
193.8 mi
312 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklet, GA
Tom Fisk
Albany, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Brooklet, GA to Albany, GA covers 193.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Georgia-Florida Parkway, GA 257 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.9 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.31 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
96.9 miles from Brooklet, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 76.9 mi | 1h 22m |
| Georgia-Florida Parkway | 35.1 mi | 43m |
| GA 257 | 22.5 mi | 32m |
| Hawkinsville Road | 15.7 mi | 21m |
| Cordele Highway | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Empire-Chester Highway | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Brooklet-Denmark Road | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| Vienna Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 76.9 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklet, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on Lee Street
24 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lee Street
2
Turn left onto Parker Avenue
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Parker Avenue
3
Continue on Brooklet-Denmark Road
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Brooklet-Denmark Road
4
Turn left onto GA 67
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 67
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 16 West: Macon
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 16
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 49
Toward GA 257: Dexter
8
Turn left onto GA 257
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
GA 257
Use the straight lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto GA 257
120 ft
·
4 sec
·
GA 257
10
Continue on GA 257
13 mi
·
19 min
·
GA 257
11
Continue on Carolina Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Carolina Avenue South
12
Turn slight right onto GA 257
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Empire-Chester Highway
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 23; GA 87; GA 257
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
14
Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257
455 ft
·
13 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
15
Turn left onto GA 257
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
GA 257
16
Continue on US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Take the ramp onto US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
18
Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
19
Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto GA 27; GA 257
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McCormick Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on GA 27; GA 257
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vienna Highway
23
Turn slight left onto GA 257
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Cordele Highway
24
Continue on GA 257
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Hawkinsville Road
25
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I-75 South: Valdosta
Use the left lane.
26
Merge onto I 75
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn right onto GA 300
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Cordele Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
449 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
32
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
34
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
35
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
37
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pine Avenue
38
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 96.9 miles from Brooklet, GA, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.9 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 43 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.9 miles or 1h 54m 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 22m
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 Brooklet, 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 Brooklet, GA
This is one driving day of about 193.8 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Brooklet, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 76.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.9 miles from Brooklet, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 189.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 16 West: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 16 West: Macon
7
122 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
|
US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
151.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
Turn left toward I-75 South: Valdosta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-75 South: Valdosta
8
153.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m 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
189.7 mi into trip
|
~4h in
|
Old Cordele Road
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.31 one way
$60.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $33.14 | $66.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.87 | $71.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.79 | $85.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.35 | $9.30 |
| Efficient EV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.96 | $7.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.13 | $12.40 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Albany, GA
Afternoon in Albany on Saturday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
5 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 8m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
193.8 mi in 4h 8m, mostly highway — 76.9 mi of that is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.9 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Georgia-Florida Parkway. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 193.8 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 122 miles (US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 151.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Albany, GA
Full guide →Albany is a city of 72,000 people (2019) in Dougherty County in Georgia's Plantation Midlands region. It is part of the Black Belt, the extensive area in the Deep South of cotton plantations. During 1961–1962, African Americans in Albany played a prominent role in the Civil Rights Movement, founding the Albany Movement, a desegregation and voters' rights coalition formed in 1961. Ray Charles, the singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer, was born here, and is remembered in a park with a statue.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 193.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.9 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Albany, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 122 miles (US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 27; GA 112; GA 230; GA 257 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 151.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Albany, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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