Origin
Dade County, GA
Afternoon in Dade County on Monday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dade County, GA to Albany, GA
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
319 mi
513 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
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6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, GA
Anna Shvets
Trip Overview
The drive from Dade County, GA to Albany, GA covers 319 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, White Oak Gap Road, I 59 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.05 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
159.5 miles from Dade County, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 319 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dade County, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| White Oak Gap Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 59 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 24 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| James Wendell George Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Larry Justice Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fall Line Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dade County, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on Sells Lane
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Sells Lane
2
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
3
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto White Oak Gap Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
White Oak Gap Road
5
Take the ramp right toward I 59 North: Chattanooga
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 59 North: Chattanooga
6
Merge slight left
7.6 mi
·
8 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 24 East: Chattanooga
8
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 75 South: Atlanta
10
Merge slight left
111 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
11
Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
12
Keep slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
14
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
Fall Line Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
16
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
17
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cordele Road
18
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Cordele Road
19
Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
20
Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
21
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Broadway Street
22
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
23
Turn right onto North Front Street
512 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Front Street
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
25
Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pine Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
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 159.5 miles from Dade County, GA, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.5 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 4h
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 Dade County, 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 Dade County, GA
This is one driving day of about 319 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dade County, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.5 mi from Dade County, GA · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.5 miles from Dade County, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.05 one way
$102.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $55.62 | $111.25 |
| premium | $4.78 | $60.01 | $120.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $70.87 | $141.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.7 | 1 | $33.50 | $15.31 |
| Efficient EV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.91 | $12.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.6 | 1 | $44.66 | $20.42 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
1:50 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 53m 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 Dade County, GA to Albany, GA covers 319 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, White Oak Gap Road, I 59 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.5 miles from Dade County, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.05 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 straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dade County, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dade County, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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