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Trip from Dasher, GA to Albany, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

95.8 mi

154 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m

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

human settlement in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America

Dasher, GA

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city in and county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States

Albany, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dasher, GA to Albany, GA covers 95.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Christian Drive, Dasher Road, Loch Laurel Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.98 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.9 miles from Dasher, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 95.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Christian Drive 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Dasher, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dasher, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Christian Drive
Dasher Road
Loch Laurel Road
Carroll Ulmer Road
Madison Highway
the route
GA 133
Saint Augustine Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Christian Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

141 ft · 15 sec · the route
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Christian Drive

72 ft · 3 sec · Christian Drive
3

Keep slight right to continue on Christian Drive

89 ft · 4 sec · Christian Drive
4

Turn right onto Dasher Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Dasher Road
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto Loch Laurel Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Loch Laurel Road
6

Turn left onto Carroll Ulmer Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Carroll Ulmer Road
7

At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Madison Highway
8

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

20 ft · the route
9

Exit the roundabout

0.3 mi · 33 sec
10

Merge slight left

6.8 mi · 7 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie

0.2 mi · 25 sec · GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie
12

Turn left onto Saint Augustine Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Saint Augustine Road
13

Continue on Valdosta Highway

20 mi · 26 min · Valdosta Highway
14

Continue on GA 133

9.5 mi · 10 min · GA 133
15

Merge slight left

5.2 mi · 5 min
16

Turn right onto Veterans Parkway

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Veterans Parkway
17

Continue on East Bypass

2.2 mi · 3 min · East Bypass
18

Continue straight

33 mi · 40 min
19

Continue on Moultrie Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Moultrie Road
20

Turn straight onto East Oakridge Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Oakridge Drive
21

Turn right onto Radium Springs Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Radium Springs Road
22

Continue on South Broadway Street

420 ft · 18 sec · South Broadway Street
23

Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
24

Turn right onto North Front Street

512 ft · 13 sec · North Front Street
25

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

108 ft · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
26

Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
27

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.9 miles from Dasher, GA, or about 49m 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 21 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.9 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 21m

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 Dasher, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dasher, GA

This is one driving day of about 95.8 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Dasher, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.9 mi from Dasher, GA · 49m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Colquitt County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Moultrie, GA

48 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

Moultrie, GA to Albany, GA

38.5 mi · 51m

Pacing Suggestions

Valdosta, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Moultrie, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Dasher, 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

$14.98 one way

$29.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.38 $32.76
premium $4.70 $17.73 $35.46
diesel $5.61 $21.15 $42.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.7 0 $10.06 $4.60
Efficient EV 24 0 $8.38 $3.83
EV Truck/SUV 38.3 0 $13.41 $6.13

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dasher, GA

Night in Dasher on Wednesday

Local time

11:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, GA

Night in Albany on Wednesday

Local time

11:04 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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

1h 39m 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 Dasher, GA to Albany, GA covers 95.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Christian Drive, Dasher Road, Loch Laurel Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.9 miles from Dasher, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.98 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.
The drive from Dasher, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dasher, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dasher, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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