Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
224 mi
361 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Photo: Anna Shvets
The drive from Elberton, GA to Albany, GA covers 224 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on College Avenue, Athens Highway, Colbert-Comer Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.93 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
112 miles from Elberton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 2m drive with frequent turns across 224 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| College Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Athens Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colbert-Comer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Third Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hull Colbert Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hull Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Inner Loop 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 15 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Elberton, GA and Albany, GA.
Start on the route
Turn right
Turn right
Turn right onto College Avenue
Continue on Athens Highway
Continue on Colbert-Comer Road
Continue on Third Avenue
Continue on Hull Colbert Road
Continue on Hull Road
Turn left
Continue on Inner Loop 10
Take the exit slight right toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue
Keep slight left
Continue on Macon Highway
Continue on White Oak Drive
Turn left onto Macon Highway
Continue on Watkinsville Bypass
Continue on Macon Highway
Continue on Athens Highway
Continue on Madison Bypass
Turn left onto Bethany Road
Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
Turn left
Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
Merge slight left onto Gray Highway
Continue on Gray Road Southwest
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass
Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass
Turn right onto Gray Highway
Continue on North Avenue
Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
Continue on Cordele Road
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
Turn right onto North Front Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112 miles or 2h 1m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Elberton, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Elberton, GA
This is one driving day of about 224 miles and 4h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112 mi from Elberton, GA · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 112 miles from Elberton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$34.93 one way
$69.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $39.06 | $78.12 |
| premium | $4.78 | $42.14 | $84.27 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $49.60 | $99.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.52 | $10.75 |
| Efficient EV | 56 | 0 | $19.60 | $8.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.36 | $14.34 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Elberton on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Albany on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
62°F
Inman Mills, SC
112 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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