Trip from Fitzgerald, GA to Albany, GA

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

59.7 mi

96 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 22m ★

6 AM

1h 28m

8 AM

1h 42m

10 AM

1h 33m

12 PM

1h 32m

3 PM

1h 34m

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.

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Fitzgerald, GA

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Albany, GA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Fitzgerald and Albany, this 59.7-mile journey is a manageable one-day trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 28 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate through the Southeast region of Georgia. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops along the way. You will primarily navigate local roads, including Ten Mile Road, Jefferson Davis Highway, and Jewell Crowe Road. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for those who prefer backroads over high-speed interstate travel.

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

29.8 miles from Fitzgerald, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over highway cruising, as only 7% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend a significant portion of your time on winding local roads, requiring your full attention at the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 17.7-mile segment on Ten Mile Road, which provides a brief reprieve from the constant turns. Because of the technical nature of these roads, the experience feels much more like a rural local commute than a fast-paced transit. Expect the character of the road to shift frequently as you transition between the various local thoroughfares.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Ten Mile Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24.8 miles in near GA 32 / Leesburg Highway.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.7 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 24.8 miles (GA 32 / Leesburg Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.8 miles (GA 313): Navigation decision point; at 50.2 miles (GA 300 / Cordele Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

24.8 mi into trip | ~36m in | GA 32 / Leesburg Highway

Turn right onto GA 32 / Leesburg Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

40.8 mi into trip | ~59m in | GA 313

At end of road, turn left onto GA 313

Navigation decision point

50.2 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | GA 300 / Cordele Road

Merge onto GA 300 / Cordele Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

55.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | Old Cordele Road

Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

59.3 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | Pine Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ten Mile Road	17.7 mi	24m
Jefferson Davis Highway	8.9 mi	12m
Jewell Crowe Road	7.7 mi	10m
Cordele Road	5.3 mi	7m
GA 33	4.3 mi	5m
East Washington Avenue	3.2 mi	5m
East Oglethorpe Boulevard	2.9 mi	4m
Doe Hill Road	2.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Ten Mile Road — 17.7 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Central Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on Irwinville Highway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Irwinville Highway

Turn right onto Walker Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Walker Avenue

Turn left onto Ten Mile Road

18 mi · 24 min · Ten Mile Road

At end of road, turn left onto GA 107; GA 112

1.1 mi · 1 min · Sylvester Road

Continue on GA 107; GA 112

3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 32; GA 112

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Washington Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto GA 32

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Leesburg Highway

Use the right lane.

Continue on GA 32

8.9 mi · 12 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

Turn left onto GA 33

4.3 mi · 5 min · GA 33

Turn right onto CR 3

2.4 mi · 3 min · Doe Hill Road

At end of road, turn left onto GA 313

23 ft · 3 sec · GA 313

Turn right onto Jewell Crowe Road

7.7 mi · 10 min · Jewell Crowe Road

Continue on Doles Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Doles Road

Merge onto GA 300

5.0 mi · 6 min · Cordele Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Cordele Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Cordele Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Old Cordele Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

449 ft · 10 sec · Sylvester Highway

Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

2.9 mi · 4 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto South Broadway Street

365 ft · 16 sec · South Broadway Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Front Street

510 ft · 12 sec · North Front Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue

110 ft · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

Continue on Pine Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Pine Avenue

Arrive at destination

Pine Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 59.7-mile distance in one go without needing to plan for formal rest stops. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert and keep your navigation tools handy to ensure you don't miss any transitions between Ten Mile Road, Jefferson Davis Highway, and Jewell Crowe Road. Make sure to fill your tank before you leave to keep your fuel costs near that $10 estimate, as local roads may offer fewer convenient fueling opportunities than a major interstate. Prioritize daylight driving to help you better navigate the frequent turns along this local path.

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 29.8 miles from Fitzgerald, GA, or about 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.7 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 59.7 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.8 miles or 43m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fitzgerald, 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 Fitzgerald, GA

This is one driving day of about 59.7 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fitzgerald, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Ten Mile Road for about 17.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.8 mi from Fitzgerald, GA · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warner Robins, GA

30 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

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warner Robins, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Fitzgerald, 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

$9.55 one way

$19.11 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$10.41	$20.82
premium	$4.78	$11.23	$22.46
diesel	$5.64	$13.26	$26.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.9	$6.27	$2.87
Efficient EV	14.9	$5.22	$2.39
EV Truck/SUV	23.9	$8.36	$3.82

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 3 days ago

Origin

Fitzgerald, GA

Night in Fitzgerald on Sunday

Local time

9:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, GA

Night in Albany on Sunday

Local time

9:21 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

2 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 28m 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 Fitzgerald, GA to Albany, GA covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ten Mile Road, Jefferson Davis Highway, Jewell Crowe Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.8 miles from Fitzgerald, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.55 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 route from Fitzgerald, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Fitzgerald, GA to Albany, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Albany, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fitzgerald, GA

Albany, GA

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 28m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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