Origin
Griffin, GA
Afternoon in Griffin on Thursday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Griffin, GA to Albany, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
128.9 mi
207 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Griffin, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Griffin to Albany covers 128.9 miles through the heart of Georgia. You should plan on approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes of driving time, making this a straightforward journey that easily fits into a single day. Because this route relies on local roads like South Hill Street, Zebulon Road, and South Center Street rather than major interstates, it offers a distinct alternative to typical highway travel. You can expect to spend roughly $21 on fuel for the trip. Since the entire drive stays within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent cultural and geographic transition as you head south. It is an ideal distance for a morning departure that gets you to your destination well before evening.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
64.5 miles from Griffin, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 128.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate sprint. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local arteries for the duration of the 128.9-mile journey. The road requires your full attention as you transition between South Hill Street, Zebulon Road, and South Center Street. Unlike high-speed transit routes, this path keeps you moving through the local landscape at a steady pace. You will not find long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, so plan for a driving experience defined by consistent turns and regional connections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Hill 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Griffin, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 2h 24m 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 Griffin, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Hill Street | — | — |
| Zebulon Road | — | — |
| South Center Street | — | — |
| South Church Street | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Walnut Street | — | — |
| Forester Parkway | — | — |
| Old Leesburg Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Hill Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffin, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on State Street
381 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn slight right onto South Hill Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Hill Street
3
Continue on Zebulon Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Zebulon Road
4
Continue straight
25 mi
·
37 min
5
Merge slight left onto South Center Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Center Street
6
Continue on South Church Street
12 mi
·
14 min
·
South Church Street
7
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
2 min
8
Continue straight
36 mi
·
43 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
118 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
38 mi
·
47 min
11
Take the exit slight right
1.9 mi
·
2 min
12
Continue straight
318 ft
·
9 sec
13
Turn right onto Walnut Street
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Walnut Street
14
Turn left onto Forester Parkway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Forester Parkway
15
Turn right onto Old Leesburg Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Leesburg Road
16
Continue on North Jefferson Street
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Jefferson Street
17
Turn left onto Pine Avenue
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 24 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule for this trip. Since there are no designated stops listed, you should plan your own breaks along the local roads to stretch your legs. Budgeting $21 for fuel is a safe baseline, but consider topping off your tank before you leave Griffin to avoid searching for stations on smaller, unfamiliar roads. Because this is a turn-heavy route, it is best to depart during daylight hours to ensure you can navigate the local intersections with ease. Keep a physical map or reliable GPS handy, as the reliance on local streets means you will be making frequent directional changes throughout the drive.
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 64.5 miles from Griffin, GA, or about 1h 12m 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 28 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.5 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m
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 Griffin, 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 Griffin, GA
This is one driving day of about 128.9 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Griffin, 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 64.5 mi from Griffin, GA · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.5 miles from Griffin, 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
$20.16 one way
$40.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
| premium | $4.70 | $23.86 | $47.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.46 | $56.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.53 | $6.19 |
| Efficient EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.05 | $8.25 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Albany, GA
Afternoon in Albany on Thursday
Local time
3:38 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
20 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 24m 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 Griffin, GA to Albany, GA covers 128.9 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Hill Street, Zebulon Road, South Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.5 miles from Griffin, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.16 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 Griffin, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 2h 24m 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 Griffin, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Griffin, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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