Trip from Comer, GA to Albany, GA

Drive Time

4h 32m

Distance

213.9 mi

344 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 19m ★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 25m

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

Downtown Comer, GA, GA

Comer, GA

Connor Forsyth

Downtown Albany, GA, GA

Albany, GA

Anna Shvets

Trip Overview

Traveling from Comer to Albany covers 213.9 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 32 minutes of drive time. This journey is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $34 on fuel for the trip, making it a relatively affordable excursion through Southeast Georgia. By utilizing the Fall Line Freeway and the Georgia-Florida Parkway, you maintain a steady pace across the state. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this route offers a straightforward path that connects the two regions efficiently.

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

107 miles from Comer, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of road types, starting with significant stretches on the Fall Line Freeway before transitioning onto the Georgia-Florida Parkway and Gray Road Southwest. The longest uninterrupted portion of the drive is a 66-mile segment on the Fall Line Freeway, which allows for consistent speeds. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move from the more localized segments into the faster highway sections. Overall, the drive balances high-speed transit with the varied character of regional Georgia roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fall Line Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 66 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and Georgia-Florida Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 213.9 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 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70 miles (US 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.2 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

7
19.1 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue
7
70 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | US 129

Take the exit onto US 129 toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon

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

Use the right lane. Toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
7
107.2 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | GA 540

Take the exit onto GA 540 toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta

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

Use the right lane. Toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
8
108 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / straight lanes. Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
8
174 mi into trip | ~3h 40m 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...

Towns Along This Route

Between Comer, GA and Albany, GA, road signs point toward Macon and Valdosta.

Macon

70 mi in | ~1h 37m | via US 129

Valdosta

107.2 mi in | ~2h 27m | via GA 540

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fall Line Freeway 66 mi 1h 11m
Georgia-Florida Parkway 35.1 mi 43m
Gray Road Southwest 21.2 mi 29m
US 129 16.6 mi 22m
Macon Highway 13.4 mi 19m
GA 72 12.6 mi 16m
Gray Highway 10.7 mi 14m
Athens Highway 7.8 mi 10m
Longest stretch: Fall Line Freeway — 66 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on GA 22

58 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto East Sunset Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Sunset Avenue
3

At end of road, turn left onto GA 72

13 mi · 16 min · GA 72
Use the none lane.
4

Turn left onto US 29; GA 8

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 29; GA 8
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on US 29; US 129; US 441; GA 8; GA 10 Loop; GA 15

4.0 mi · 4 min · Inner Loop 10
Use the none lane.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 6 Toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

156 ft · 5 sec
8

Continue on Macon Highway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Macon Highway
Use the none lane.
9

Continue on White Oak Drive

0.2 mi · 24 sec · White Oak Drive
Use the none lane.
10

Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 15

2.1 mi · 3 min · Macon Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

2.6 mi · 3 min · Watkinsville Bypass
Use the none lane.
12

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

9.6 mi · 13 min · Macon Highway
Use the none lane.
13

Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24

7.8 mi · 10 min · Athens Highway
Use the none lane.
14

Continue on US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; GA 24 Bypass

2.6 mi · 3 min · Madison Bypass
Use the none lane.
15

Turn left onto Bethany Road

3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
16

Keep slight right at fork onto Bethany Church Road

2.6 mi · 3 min · Bethany Church Road
17

Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Seven Islands Road
18

Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 24

17 mi · 22 min · US 129; US 441; GA 24
Use the none lane.
19

Take the exit onto US 129

247 ft · 7 sec · US 129
Toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon Use the right lane.
20

Merge onto US 129; GA 44

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Gray Highway
Use the none lane.
21

Continue on US 129; GA 44

21 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest
Use the none lane.
22

Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 22

50 ft · 0 sec · Gray Bypass
23

Continue on US 129; GA 22

5.1 mi · 6 min · Gray Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22

11 mi · 13 min · Gray Highway
Use the right lane.
25

Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Avenue
Use the none lane.
26

Take the exit onto GA 540

0.8 mi · 1 min · GA 540
Toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta Use the right lane.
27

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540

1.0 mi · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta Use the left / straight lanes.
28

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540

65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway
Use the none lane.
29

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 99 Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Turn right onto GA 300

35 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the none lane.
31

Continue on Cordele Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
32

Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Old Cordele Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
33

Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

449 ft · 10 sec · Sylvester Highway
34

Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

2.9 mi · 4 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Turn right onto South Broadway Street

365 ft · 16 sec · South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
36

Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
37

Turn right onto North Front Street

510 ft · 12 sec · North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
38

Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue

110 ft · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
39

Continue on Pine Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Pine Avenue
40

Arrive at destination

Pine Avenue

Trip Plan

Planning your departure for early in the day is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in Albany within the estimated 4-hour and 32-minute window. Since the route includes only one recommended stop, it is wise to identify your break location before you leave Comer to keep your momentum steady. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, keeping that $34 budget in mind, and try to refuel during your single planned stop to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, stay alert during the 66-mile stretch on the Fall Line Freeway where traffic patterns remain constant for long durations. Having this flexibility allows you to manage the 213.9-mile distance comfortably without feeling rushed.

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 107 miles from Comer, GA, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66 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 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107 miles or 2h 26m 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 42m

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 Comer, 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 Comer, GA

This is one driving day of about 213.9 miles and 4h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Comer, 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 66 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107 mi from Comer, GA · 2h 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Inman Mills, SC

107 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

Mauldin, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107 miles from Comer, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66 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

$34.23 one way

$68.46 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $37.30 $74.60
premium $4.78 $40.24 $80.47
diesel $5.64 $47.52 $95.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.2 0 $22.46 $10.27
Efficient EV 53.5 0 $18.72 $8.56
EV Truck/SUV 85.6 1 $29.95 $13.69

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Comer, GA

Evening in Comer on Sunday

Local time

8:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, GA

Evening in Albany on Sunday

Local time

8:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 32m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Comer, GA to Albany, GA covers 213.9 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fall Line Freeway, Georgia-Florida Parkway, Gray Road Southwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107 miles from Comer, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.23 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 213.9 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 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70 miles (US 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.2 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Comer, GA and Albany, GA, road signs point toward Macon and Valdosta.

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