Origin
Homerville, GA
Late night in Homerville on Thursday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homerville, GA to Albany, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
102.9 mi
166 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homerville, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
This 102.9-mile drive from Homerville, GA to Albany, GA will take you about 2 hours and 17 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a single day, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You'll primarily be on US 82, Old Pearson Highway, and Sylvester Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $16. Given that it's a relatively short drive within the Southeast region, it offers a good amount of flexibility for your schedule. This route is designed for efficiency, getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
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
51.5 miles from Homerville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive that's about 70% highway, offering a mix of steady cruising and more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 72.2 miles on US 82, providing a solid period of consistent travel. While primarily highway-focused, the inclusion of Old Pearson Highway and Sylvester Highway suggests you'll experience some variations in road character, likely transitioning between faster-paced sections and more community-oriented stretches. This route prioritizes forward momentum, making it a practical choice for covering ground efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 72.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Old Pearson Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 20.8 miles in near US 82; GA 520 / West Albany Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.8 miles (US 82; GA 520 / West Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 101.9 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 102 miles (East Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
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US 82; GA 520 / West Albany Avenue
Turn left onto US 82; GA 520 / West Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
101.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
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South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
102 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
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East Broad Avenue
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
102.4 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
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North Front Street
Turn right onto North Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
102.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
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Pine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 72.2 mi | 1h 35m |
| Old Pearson Highway | 17.8 mi | 21m |
| Sylvester Highway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| East Oglethorpe Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Albany Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Pine Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Broad Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 72.2 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homerville, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on US 441; GA 89
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Peach Street
2
Continue on US 441; GA 89
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Old Pearson Highway
3
Continue on US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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South Main Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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South Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 82; GA 520
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Albany Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 82; GA 520
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 82; GA 520
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 82; GA 520
9
Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
10
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Continue on US 82; GA 520
32 mi
·
43 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Sylvester Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
19
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pine Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over two hours, this route from Homerville to Albany offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive by midday, or even leave after lunch. There are no designated stops listed, so you can plan your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 72.2-mile stretch on US 82, as it's the longest continuous segment where services might be more spread out. Given the manageable distance and $16 fuel cost, it's a budget-friendly and time-efficient trip.
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 51.5 miles from Homerville, GA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.2 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 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.5 miles or 1h 4m 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 50m
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 Homerville, 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 Homerville, GA
This is one driving day of about 102.9 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Homerville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 72.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.5 mi from Homerville, GA · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Homerville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.2 miles.
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
$16.09 one way
$32.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.59 | $35.19 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.04 | $38.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.80 | $4.94 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.41 | $6.59 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Late night in Albany on Thursday
Local time
1:20 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 17m 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 Homerville, GA to Albany, GA covers 102.9 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, Old Pearson Highway, Sylvester Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.5 miles from Homerville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.09 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.8 miles (US 82; GA 520 / West Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 101.9 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 102 miles (East Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Homerville, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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