Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
115.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
The drive from Hamilton, GA to Albany, GA covers 115.1 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walton Street, Old College Street, Martha Berry Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.95 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from Hamilton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 115.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old College Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martha Berry Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Moon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Williams Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 185 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 27 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, GA and Albany, GA.
Start on Club Lane
Turn right onto Walton Street
Turn left onto Old College Street
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Martha Berry Highway
Turn right onto Moon Road
Continue on Williams Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams Road
Exit the roundabout onto Williams Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 185 South: Columbus
Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
Merge slight left onto Victory Drive
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue on Wall Street
Continue on North Parrott Street
Continue on Columbus Highway
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Continue on Roundtree Drive
Continue on Vine Street Northwest
Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast
Continue on Albany Highway
Turn straight onto Highway Street
Continue on Albany Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown
Keep slight right to continue on GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
Turn straight onto North Jefferson Street
Turn left onto Pine Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 58m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, GA
This is one driving day of about 115.1 miles and 1h 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from Hamilton, GA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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.
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
$17.95 one way
$35.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
| premium | $4.78 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $25.49 | $50.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.09 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.07 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.11 | $7.37 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Albany on Saturday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
86°F
Clio, AL
58 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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