Origin
Hazlehurst, GA
Afternoon in Hazlehurst on Wednesday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazlehurst, GA to Albany, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
107.8 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazlehurst, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Albany, GA covers 107.8 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Coffee Street, Lumber City Highway, East Golden Isles Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.86 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
53.9 miles from Hazlehurst, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 107.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Coffee 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hazlehurst, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 2h 6m 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 Hazlehurst, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Coffee Street | — | — |
| Lumber City Highway | — | — |
| East Golden Isles Highway | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| East Dogwood Drive | — | — |
| South Ocmulgee Boulevard | — | — |
| Ashton Highway | — | — |
| East Central Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Coffee Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazlehurst, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on East Jarman Street
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Jarman Street
2
Continue on West Coffee Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Coffee Street
3
Continue on Lumber City Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Lumber City Highway
4
Continue on East Golden Isles Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Golden Isles Highway
5
Turn left onto Main Street
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on East Dogwood Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dogwood Drive
7
Turn left onto South Ocmulgee Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Ocmulgee Boulevard
8
Turn right
18 mi
·
27 min
9
Continue on Ashton Highway
351 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ashton Highway
10
Continue on East Central Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Central Avenue
11
Continue on Irwinville Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Irwinville Highway
12
Turn right onto Walker Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Walker Avenue
13
Turn left onto Ten Mile Road
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Ten Mile Road
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sylvester Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sylvester Road
15
Continue on East Washington Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Washington Avenue
16
Continue on West Washington Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
17
Turn right onto Leesburg Highway
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Leesburg Highway
18
Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
19
Turn left
4.3 mi
·
5 min
20
Turn right onto Doe Hill Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Doe Hill Road
21
At the end of the road, turn left
23 ft
·
3 sec
22
Turn right onto Jewell Crowe Road
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Jewell Crowe Road
23
Continue on Doles Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Doles Road
24
Merge left onto Cordele Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Cordele Road
25
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cordele Road
26
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Cordele Road
27
Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
28
Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
29
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Broadway Street
30
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
31
Turn right onto North Front Street
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Front Street
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
33
Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pine Avenue
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 53.9 miles from Hazlehurst, GA, or about 1h 3m 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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.9 miles or 1h 3m 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 43m
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 Hazlehurst, 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 Hazlehurst, GA
This is one driving day of about 107.8 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Hazlehurst, 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 53.9 mi from Hazlehurst, GA · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Hazlehurst, 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
$16.86 one way
$33.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.43 | $36.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.95 | $39.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.80 | $47.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.32 | $5.17 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.43 | $4.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.09 | $6.90 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Wednesday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Ashburn, GA
54 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
37 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 6m 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 Hazlehurst, GA to Albany, GA covers 107.8 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Coffee Street, Lumber City Highway, East Golden Isles Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.9 miles from Hazlehurst, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.86 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 Hazlehurst, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 2h 6m 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 Hazlehurst, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hazlehurst, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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