Origin
Ludowici, GA
Morning in Ludowici on Saturday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Trip from Ludowici, GA to Albany, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
166.9 mi
269 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ludowici, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ludowici, GA to Albany, GA covers 166.9 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South McDonald Street, Cypress Street, US-84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.10 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
83.4 miles from Ludowici, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 166.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 8m drive with frequent turns across 166.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South McDonald 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ludowici, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 3h 8m 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 Ludowici, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South McDonald Street | — | — |
| Cypress Street | — | — |
| US-84 | — | — |
| US 84 | — | — |
| Savannah Highway | — | — |
| North 1st Street | — | — |
| Waycross Highway | — | — |
| South 1st Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South McDonald Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludowici, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on West Academy Street
69 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Academy Street
2
Turn left onto South McDonald Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South McDonald Street
3
Turn left onto Cypress Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Street
4
Continue on US-84
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US-84
5
Continue on US 84
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 84
6
Continue on US-84
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US-84
7
Continue on Savannah Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Savannah Highway
8
Continue on North 1st Street
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North 1st Street
9
Continue on Waycross Highway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Waycross Highway
10
Continue on South 1st Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South 1st Street
11
Continue on Waycross Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Waycross Highway
12
Continue on South 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
South 1st Street
13
Continue on J. L. Tyre Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
J. L. Tyre Street
14
Continue on Waycross Highway
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Waycross Highway
15
Continue straight
5.0 mi
·
6 min
16
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
17
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
5 min
18
Turn right onto Albany Avenue
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Albany Avenue
19
Turn right onto Fulford Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Fulford Road
20
Turn left onto South Georgia Parkway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Georgia Parkway
21
Continue on Albany Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Albany Highway
22
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
23
Continue straight
5.1 mi
·
6 min
24
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
5 min
25
Continue straight
4.5 mi
·
6 min
26
Continue straight
21 mi
·
24 min
27
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
28
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
29
Continue straight
15 mi
·
18 min
30
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
5 min
31
Continue straight
32 mi
·
43 min
32
Continue on Sylvester Highway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Sylvester Highway
33
Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
34
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Broadway Street
35
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
36
Turn right onto North Front Street
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Front Street
37
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
38
Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pine Avenue
39
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 83.4 miles from Ludowici, GA, or about 1h 34m 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 37 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.4 miles or 1h 34m 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 34m
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 Ludowici, 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 Ludowici, GA
This is one driving day of about 166.9 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Ludowici, 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 83.4 mi from Ludowici, GA · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.4 miles from Ludowici, 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
$26.10 one way
$52.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.89 | $61.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.85 | $73.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.52 | $8.01 |
| Efficient EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.37 | $10.68 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Morning in Albany on Saturday
Local time
10:42 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
3h 8m 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 Ludowici, GA to Albany, GA covers 166.9 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South McDonald Street, Cypress Street, US-84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.4 miles from Ludowici, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.10 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 Ludowici, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 3h 8m 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 Ludowici, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ludowici, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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