Origin
Hinesville, GA
Morning in Hinesville on Wednesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinesville, GA to Albany, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 26m
Distance
179.6 mi
289 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
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6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinesville, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hinesville, GA to Albany, GA covers 179.6 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Martin Luther King Junior Drive, West Oglethorpe Highway, Cypress Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.09 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
89.8 miles from Hinesville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 26m drive with frequent turns across 179.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Martin Luther King Junior Drive 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 Hinesville, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 3h 26m 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 Hinesville, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Martin Luther King Junior Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Oglethorpe Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cypress Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-84 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 84 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Savannah Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waycross Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinesville, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on the route
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
3
Turn right onto West Oglethorpe Highway
13 mi
·
20 min
·
West Oglethorpe Highway
4
Continue on Cypress Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cypress Street
5
Continue on US-84
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US-84
6
Continue on US 84
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 84
7
Continue on US-84
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US-84
8
Continue on Savannah Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Savannah Highway
9
Continue on North 1st Street
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North 1st Street
10
Continue on Waycross Highway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Waycross Highway
11
Continue on South 1st Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South 1st Street
12
Continue on Waycross Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Waycross Highway
13
Continue on South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
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South 1st Street
14
Continue on J. L. Tyre Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
J. L. Tyre Street
15
Continue on Waycross Highway
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Waycross Highway
16
Continue straight
5.0 mi
·
6 min
17
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
18
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
5 min
19
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Albany Avenue
20
Turn right onto Fulford Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Fulford Road
21
Turn left onto South Georgia Parkway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Georgia Parkway
22
Continue on Albany Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Albany Highway
23
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
24
Continue straight
5.1 mi
·
6 min
25
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
5 min
26
Continue straight
4.5 mi
·
6 min
27
Continue straight
21 mi
·
24 min
28
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
29
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
30
Continue straight
15 mi
·
18 min
31
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
5 min
32
Continue straight
32 mi
·
43 min
33
Continue on Sylvester Highway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Sylvester Highway
34
Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
35
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Broadway Street
36
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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East Broad Avenue
37
Turn right onto North Front Street
512 ft
·
13 sec
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North Front Street
38
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
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Pine Avenue
39
Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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Pine Avenue
40
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 89.8 miles from Hinesville, GA, or about 1h 43m 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.8 miles or 1h 43m 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 49m
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 Hinesville, 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 Hinesville, GA
This is one driving day of about 179.6 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hinesville, 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 89.8 mi from Hinesville, GA · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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
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
$28.09 one way
$56.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.71 | $61.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.24 | $66.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.65 | $79.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.86 | $8.62 |
| Efficient EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.71 | $7.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.8 | 0 | $25.14 | $11.49 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Morning in Albany on Wednesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
90°F
Alma, GA
90 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
40 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 26m 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 Hinesville, GA to Albany, GA covers 179.6 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Martin Luther King Junior Drive, West Oglethorpe Highway, Cypress Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.8 miles from Hinesville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.09 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.
The drive from Hinesville, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 3h 26m 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 Hinesville, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hinesville, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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