Origin
Grovetown, GA
Afternoon in Grovetown on Monday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grovetown, GA to Albany, GA
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
221.8 mi
357 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
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6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grovetown, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grovetown, GA to Albany, GA covers 221.8 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gordon Highway, East Milledgeville Road, South Louisville Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.50 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
110.9 miles from Grovetown, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 221.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gordon Highway 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grovetown, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Milledgeville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Louisville Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harlem Wrens Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fenns Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fall Line Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Irwinton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Gordon Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grovetown, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on East Robinson Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Robinson Avenue
2
Turn right onto Gordon Highway
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Gordon Highway
3
Continue on East Milledgeville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Milledgeville Road
4
Turn left onto South Louisville Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Louisville Street
5
Continue on Harlem Wrens Road
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Harlem Wrens Road
6
Turn right onto North Main Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
7
Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Fenns Bridge Road
8
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway
148 ft
·
2 sec
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Fall Line Freeway
12
Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway
51 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
13
Continue on Irwinton Road
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Irwinton Road
14
Continue on Jeffersonville Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jeffersonville Road
15
Continue on Emery Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Emery Road
16
Continue on Emery Highway
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Emery Highway
17
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
21
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
22
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cordele Road
23
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Cordele Road
24
Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
25
Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
26
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Broadway Street
27
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
28
Turn right onto North Front Street
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Front Street
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
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Pine Avenue
30
Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pine Avenue
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.9 miles from Grovetown, GA, or about 1h 51m 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.9 miles or 1h 51m 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 2m
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 Grovetown, 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 Grovetown, GA
This is one driving day of about 221.8 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grovetown, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.9 mi from Grovetown, GA · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110.9 miles from Grovetown, 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
$35.50 one way
$70.99 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $38.68 | $77.35 |
| premium | $4.78 | $41.72 | $83.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.28 | $98.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.29 | $10.65 |
| Efficient EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.41 | $8.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.7 | 1 | $31.05 | $14.20 |
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.
Destination
Albany, GA
Afternoon in Albany on Monday
Local time
2:09 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
1 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
3h 42m 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 Grovetown, GA to Albany, GA covers 221.8 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gordon Highway, East Milledgeville Road, South Louisville Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.9 miles from Grovetown, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Grovetown, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grovetown, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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