This 178.5-mile drive from Hinesville, GA to Albany, GA is a solid day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 8 minutes of pure driving time. You'll primarily navigate US 82, with sections of Waycross Highway and West Oglethorpe Highway contributing to the journey. With a fuel cost estimated around $28, this route offers an economical way to travel across Georgia's Southeast region. The mixed driving profile suggests a journey that balances efficiency with a less monotonous experience than a pure interstate haul. It's designed for a single day, so no overnight stays are strictly necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
89.2 miles from Hinesville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 178.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with about 60% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 89.8 miles on US 82, offering a good period of consistent travel. This road is not a typical interstate grind; rather, it presents a combination of faster highway sections and potentially more localized road segments as you progress. The character of the drive will likely shift, offering varied scenery and driving conditions throughout the 4-hour and 8-minute travel time.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 89.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Martin Luther King Junior Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Martin Luther King Junior Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / West Oglethorpe Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.4 miles (Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Navigation decision point
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / West Oglethorpe Highway
Turn right onto US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / West Oglethorpe Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
65.4 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|Albany Avenue
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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177.5 mi into trip|~4h 6m in|South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
178.1 mi into trip|~4h 7m in|Pine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 82
89.8 mi
1h 57m
Waycross Highway
23.8 mi
33m
West Oglethorpe Highway
13.1 mi
20m
US 84
9.2 mi
13m
Albany Highway
6.6 mi
7m
US-84
5.2 mi
6m
Albany Avenue
4.9 mi
8m
South 1st Street
4.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 89.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinesville, GA and Albany, GA.
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Start on this road
69 ft·8 sec·this road
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 US 84; GA 38; GA 196
13 mi·20 min·West Oglethorpe Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 84; GA 38
1.3 mi·2 min·Cypress Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
3.2 mi·3 min·US-84
6
Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; GA 38
0.6 mi·42 sec·US 84
7
Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; GA 38
2.0 mi·2 min·US-84
8
Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
3.1 mi·4 min·Savannah Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
3.4 mi·6 min·North 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 84; GA 38
1.1 mi·2 min·Waycross Highway
11
Continue on US 84; GA 38
3.9 mi·5 min·South 1st Street
12
Continue on US 84; GA 38
4.7 mi·6 min·Waycross Highway
13
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.6 mi·51 sec·South 1st Street
14
Continue on US 84; GA 38
1.6 mi·3 min·J. L. Tyre Street
15
Continue on US 84; GA 38
18 mi·25 min·Waycross Highway
16
Continue on US 84; GA 38
5.0 mi·6 min·US 84; GA 38
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 84; GA 38
0.5 mi·43 sec·US 84; GA 38
18
Continue on US 84; GA 38
3.1 mi·5 min·US 84; GA 38
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
4.9 mi·8 min·Albany Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Fulford Road
0.5 mi·49 sec·Fulford Road
21
Turn left onto US 82; GA 520
3.3 mi·3 min·South Georgia Parkway
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 82; GA 520
6.6 mi·7 min·Albany Highway
23
Continue on US 82; GA 520
3.4 mi·3 min·US 82; GA 520
24
Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.1 mi·6 min·US 82; GA 520
25
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.6 mi·5 min·US 82; GA 520
26
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.5 mi·6 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 82; GA 520
21 mi·24 min·US 82; GA 520
28
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.7 mi·1 min·US 82; GA 520
29
Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
30
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi·18 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
2.8 mi·5 min·US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on US 82; GA 520
32 mi·43 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
4.1 mi·6 min·Sylvester Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi·4 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft·16 sec·South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
36
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi·46 sec·East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
37
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft·12 sec·North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft·2 sec·Pine Avenue
39
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·Pine Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
For this manageable 4-hour, 8-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Hinesville to maximize your daylight hours in Albany. With only one planned stop and a longest stretch of 89.8 miles, you can easily complete this trip without needing to split it. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $28 estimated cost is based on the total distance, and you'll want to ensure you have enough to reach your destination or a convenient refueling point. A practical tip for this route: since US 82 is the main artery, be mindful of potential traffic or slower-moving vehicles in more populated areas along this highway.
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 89.2 miles from Hinesville, GA, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.8 miles.
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 39 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.2 miles or 2h 7m 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 22m
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 178.5 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 89.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.2 mi from Hinesville, GA
· 2h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.91 one way
$55.83 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$30.52
$61.04
premium
$4.70
$33.04
$66.07
diesel
$5.61
$39.41
$78.82
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: 62.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.6
0
$18.74
$8.57
Efficient EV
44.6
0
$15.62
$7.14
EV Truck/SUV
71.4
0
$24.99
$11.42
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Hinesville, GA
Morning
in Hinesville on Saturday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albany, GA
Morning
in Albany on Saturday
Local time
8:29 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 178.5 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, Waycross Highway, West Oglethorpe Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.2 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 $27.91 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Martin Luther King Junior Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / West Oglethorpe Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.4 miles (Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hinesville, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
