Trip from Grantville, GA to Albany, GA

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

146.4 mi

236 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 45m ★

6 AM

2h 56m

8 AM

3h 19m

10 AM

3h 4m

12 PM

3h 2m

3 PM

3h 5m

5 PM

3h 18m

8 PM

2h 50m

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

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Grantville, GA

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Albany, GA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Grantville to Albany, Georgia, covers 146.4 miles of southeastern landscape in roughly 2 hours and 56 minutes. Given the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $23 for fuel to cover the journey. The route primarily utilizes US 280, the Chet Atkins Parkway, and Wall Street to navigate between these two points. Since the drive stays within the same region, you can expect a consistent transition across Georgia’s interior. It is a straightforward, practical route that prioritizes efficiency over complexity, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking for a direct link between these two Georgia locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

73.2 miles from Grantville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This highway-focused drive consists of a 61% highway share, balancing faster transit with local road transitions. You will spend your longest uninterrupted time on the road during the 50.5-mile stretch along the Chet Atkins Parkway. Expect the route to shift from higher-speed highway segments into more localized road sections as you navigate toward Albany. Because the drive is primarily highway-oriented, the experience behind the wheel is generally consistent and efficient. The mix of major thoroughfares and secondary roads keeps the pace steady, ensuring you reach your destination without the fatigue often associated with more technical or winding paths.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Chet Atkins Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chet Atkins Parkway and US 280. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in near I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 146.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.3 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

15.4 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway toward I 185 South: Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 21 Toward I 185 South: Columbus

66 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1A Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA...

139.3 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla

144.2 mi into trip | ~2h 51m 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...

144.5 mi into trip | ~2h 52m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Chet Atkins Parkway	50.5 mi	55m
US 280	18.6 mi	21m
Wall Street	16 mi	19m
Albany Highway	14.2 mi	17m
I 85	13.3 mi	14m
Victory Drive	11.6 mi	15m
Columbus Highway	8 mi	9m
Liberty Expressway	5 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Chet Atkins Parkway — 50.5 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Lone Oak Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Lone Oak Street

Turn left onto US 29; GA 14

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 29; GA 14

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 85 South: Montgomery

Merge onto I 85

13 mi · 14 min · I 85

Keep slight right at fork onto I 185

51 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

Exit 21 Toward I 185 South: Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 1A Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

Merge onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520

12 mi · 15 min · Victory Drive

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 280; GA 520

3.3 mi · 3 min · US 280; GA 520

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 280; GA 520

15 mi · 17 min · US 280; GA 520

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 520

16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 520

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Parrott Street

Continue on GA 520

8.0 mi · 9 min · Columbus Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Vine Street Northwest

Continue on GA 45; GA 520

0.6 mi · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 82; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

Continue on US 82; GA 520

5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway Street

Continue on US 82; GA 520

8.8 mi · 10 min · Albany Highway

Use the straight lane.

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 Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Exit 5 Toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown

Keep slight right at fork

239 ft · 8 sec

Toward GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton

Turn straight onto GA 91

1.9 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Pine Avenue

75 ft · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Arrive at destination

Pine Avenue

Trip Plan

Because this is a sub-three-hour trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without much worry about strict scheduling. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive, which helps keep you refreshed behind the wheel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $23 estimated cost is a useful baseline, though local fluctuations may occur. Since the Chet Atkins Parkway serves as the longest segment of your journey, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic on that particular stretch. Ultimately, the simplicity of this 146.4-mile route means you can focus on a relaxed pace, making the most of a single-day itinerary.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 73.2 miles from Grantville, GA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.2 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 19m

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 Grantville, 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 Grantville, GA

This is one driving day of about 146.4 miles and 2h 56m.

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

The longest stretch is on Chet Atkins Parkway for about 50.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.2 mi from Grantville, GA · 1h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clio, AL

73 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

Clio, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clio, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.2 miles from Grantville, 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

$23.43 one way

$46.86 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$25.53	$51.06
premium	$4.78	$27.54	$55.08
diesel	$5.64	$32.53	$65.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.9	$15.37	$7.03
Efficient EV	36.6	$12.81	$5.86
EV Truck/SUV	58.6	$20.50	$9.37

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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

Grantville, GA

Evening in Grantville on Sunday

Local time

8:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, GA

Evening in Albany on Sunday

Local time

8:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Clio, AL

73 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

24 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

2h 56m 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 Grantville, GA to Albany, GA covers 146.4 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Chet Atkins Parkway, US 280, Wall Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 73.2 miles from Grantville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.43 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Grantville, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Grantville, 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

Grantville, GA

Albany, GA

Same local time

24 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 56m on the road

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