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Trip from Country Club Estates, GA to Albany, GA

Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

173.6 mi

279 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 40m ★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m

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

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Downtown Country Club Estates, GA, GA

Country Club Estates, GA

Sami Laughlin

Downtown Albany, GA, GA

Albany, GA

Anna Shvets

Trip Overview

The drive from Country Club Estates, GA to Albany, GA covers 173.6 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 82, Albany Highway, South Georgia Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 137.7 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.78 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

86.8 miles from Country Club Estates, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 53m highway drive covering 173.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and Albany Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 137.7 miles on US 82.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 137.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Albany Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near US 82; GA 520.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles (US 82; GA 520): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles (US 1 Business / Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 172.6 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
10.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 82; GA 520

Turn right onto US 82; GA 520

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 1 Business / Memorial Drive

Turn right onto US 1 Business / Memorial Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
172.6 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | South Broadway Street

Turn right onto South Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
172.7 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | East Broad Avenue

Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
173.2 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in | Pine Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 82 137.7 mi 3h
Albany Highway 6.6 mi 7m
South Georgia Parkway 5.6 mi 6m
Sylvester Highway 4.1 mi 6m
Carswell Avenue 3.7 mi 6m
Blythe Island Highway 3.3 mi 4m
East Oglethorpe Boulevard 2.9 mi 4m
Old Jacksonville Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 82 — 137.7 mi, about 3h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Country Club Estates, GA and Albany, GA.

1

Start on US 17; GA 25

513 ft · 15 sec · Darien Highway
2

Continue on US 17; GA 25

1.5 mi · 2 min · Darien Highway
3

Turn right onto GA 303

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cypress Mill Road
4

Continue on GA 303

1.6 mi · 3 min · Community Road
5

Continue on GA 303

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Blythe Isc
6

Continue on GA 303

1.1 mi · 1 min · Blythe Island Highway
7

Continue on GA 303

1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Jacksonville Highway
8

Continue on GA 303

1.0 mi · 1 min · Blythe Island Highway
9

Continue on GA 303

1.4 mi · 1 min · Blythe Island HWY
10

Continue on GA 303

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Old Jacksonville Highway
11

Continue on GA 303

1.2 mi · 1 min · Blythe Island Highway
12

Turn right onto US 82; GA 520

20 mi · 25 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.8 mi · 5 min · US 82; GA 520
14

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.6 mi · 7 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on US 82; GA 520

19 mi · 24 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto US 1 Business

1.2 mi · 1 min · Memorial Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on Carswell Avenue

3.7 mi · 6 min · Carswell Avenue
18

Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 82; GA 4; GA 520

5.6 mi · 6 min · South Georgia Parkway
19

Continue on US 82; GA 520

6.6 mi · 7 min · Albany Highway
20

Continue on US 82; GA 520

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 82; GA 520
21

Continue on US 82; GA 520

5.1 mi · 6 min · US 82; GA 520
22

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.6 mi · 5 min · US 82; GA 520
23

Continue on US 82; GA 520

4.5 mi · 6 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Continue on US 82; GA 520

21 mi · 24 min · US 82; GA 520
25

Continue on US 82; GA 520

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 82; GA 520
26

Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
27

Continue on US 82; GA 520

15 mi · 18 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

2.8 mi · 5 min · US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
29

Continue on US 82; GA 520

32 mi · 43 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

4.1 mi · 6 min · Sylvester Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

2.9 mi · 4 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
32

Turn right onto South Broadway Street

365 ft · 16 sec · South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
33

Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
34

Turn right onto North Front Street

510 ft · 12 sec · North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue

110 ft · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
36

Continue on Pine Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Pine Avenue
37

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 86.8 miles from Country Club Estates, GA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.7 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.8 miles or 1h 55m 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 8m

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 Country Club Estates, 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 Country Club Estates, GA

This is one driving day of about 173.6 miles and 3h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Country Club Estates, 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 US 82 for about 137.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86.8 mi from Country Club Estates, GA · 1h 55m into the drive

city in Bacon County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alma, GA

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.

Popular next leg

Alma, GA to Albany, GA

112.3 mi · 2h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Alma, GA

Fuel and coffee

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

Alma, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.8 miles from Country Club Estates, 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Fort Frederica National Monument

Fort Frederica National Monument

National Monument

War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates the story of the War of Jenkins Ea...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Cumberland Island National Seashore

Cumberland Island National Seashore

National Seashore

St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour $15 near mile 12
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.78 one way

$55.57 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $30.27 $60.54
premium $4.78 $32.66 $65.31
diesel $5.64 $38.57 $77.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.1 0 $18.23 $8.33
Efficient EV 43.4 0 $15.19 $6.94
EV Truck/SUV 69.4 0 $24.30 $11.11

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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Country Club Estates, GA

Afternoon in Country Club Estates on Monday

Local time

4:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, GA

Afternoon in Albany on Monday

Local time

4:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

90°F

Alma, GA

87 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 53m 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 Country Club Estates, GA to Albany, GA covers 173.6 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, Albany Highway, South Georgia 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 86.8 miles from Country Club Estates, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.78 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 straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.7 miles (US 82; GA 520): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles (US 1 Business / Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 172.6 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Country Club Estates, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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