Origin
Cusseta, GA
Afternoon in Cusseta on Friday
Local time
2:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cusseta, 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 27m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cusseta, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
This 68.7-mile drive from Cusseta, GA to Albany, GA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 27 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical option for a day trip within the Southeast region. The route is primarily on local roads with some highway driving, suggesting a mixed but generally relaxed pace. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, as this journey is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and any spontaneous stops you might decide to make along the way.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Cusseta to Albany offers a mixed driving experience, with 33% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on US 280, Wall Street, and Albany Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.6 miles on US 280, providing a consistent pace for a significant part of the trip. Expect the road to transition between more open highway sections and potentially more local road driving as you approach your destination, offering a varied but manageable feel behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 280 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broad Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 68.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Richland Road): Navigation decision point; at 61.5 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Richland Road
Turn right onto Richland Road
Navigation decision point
6
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
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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
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cusseta, GA to Albany, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Camilla along the way.
Camilla
61.5 mi in
|
~1h 16m
|
via US 82; GA 520
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 280 | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| Wall Street | 16 mi | 19m |
| Albany Highway | 14.2 mi | 17m |
| Columbus Highway | 8 mi | 9m |
| Liberty Expressway | 5 mi | 6m |
| North Jefferson Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Forrester Drive Southeast | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 280
— 17.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cusseta, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on McNaughton Street
222 ft
·
10 sec
·
McNaughton Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Broad Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
3
Turn right onto Richland Road
166 ft
·
3 sec
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Richland Road
4
Turn left onto US 280; GA 520
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 280; GA 520
5
Continue on US 280; GA 520
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 280; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on GA 520
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Wall Street
7
Continue on GA 520
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Parrott Street
8
Continue on GA 520
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Columbus Highway
9
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
10
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Roundtree Drive
11
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Vine Street Northwest
12
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Forrester Drive Southeast
14
Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Highway
15
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Street
16
Continue on US 82; GA 520
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Albany Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
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
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 5
Toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown
19
Keep slight right at fork
239 ft
·
8 sec
Toward GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
20
Turn straight onto GA 91
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jefferson Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto Pine Avenue
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pine Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.4 mi from Cusseta, GA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Cusseta, 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
$10.74 one way
$21.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Albany, GA
Afternoon in Albany on Friday
Local time
2:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Richland, GA
34 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
23 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 27m 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 Cusseta, GA to Albany, GA covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 280, Wall Street, Albany Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.4 miles from Cusseta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.74 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Richland Road): Navigation decision point; at 61.5 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cusseta, GA to Albany, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Camilla along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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