Origin
Monroe, GA
Night in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, GA to Albany, GA
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
185.4 mi
298 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, GA
adrian vieriu
Albany, GA
Anna Shvets
Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, GA to Albany, GA covers 185.4 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, State Route 11, College Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.67 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
92.7 miles from Monroe, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 185.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
the route 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 Monroe, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 3h 14m 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 Monroe, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| College Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Greene Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Forsyth Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hillsboro Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 11 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
the route
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on North Broad Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Broad Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
3
Exit the roundabout
14 mi
·
19 min
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 11
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 11
5
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 11
23 mi
·
32 min
·
State Route 11
6
Continue on College Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
College Street
7
Turn slight left onto West Greene Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Greene Street
8
Turn right onto Forsyth Street
187 ft
·
7 sec
·
Forsyth Street
9
Turn left onto West Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Washington Street
10
Turn right onto Hillsboro Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillsboro Street
11
Continue on State Highway 11 South
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 11 South
12
Continue on Monticello Highway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Monticello Highway
13
Turn right onto Greene Settlement Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Greene Settlement Road
14
Turn right onto Gray Bypass
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Gray Bypass
15
Turn right onto Gray Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Gray Highway
16
Continue on North Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Avenue
17
Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
18
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
21
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
22
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cordele Road
23
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Cordele Road
24
Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
25
Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
26
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Broadway Street
27
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
28
Turn right onto North Front Street
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Front Street
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
30
Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pine Avenue
31
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 92.7 miles from Monroe, GA, or about 1h 37m 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.7 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Monroe, 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 Monroe, GA
This is one driving day of about 185.4 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monroe, 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 92.7 mi from Monroe, GA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.7 miles from Monroe, 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
$29.67 one way
$59.34 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $32.33 | $64.66 |
| premium | $4.78 | $34.88 | $69.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.19 | $82.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.47 | $8.90 |
| Efficient EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.22 | $7.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.96 | $11.87 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
1 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 14m 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 Monroe, GA to Albany, GA covers 185.4 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are the route, State Route 11, College Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.7 miles from Monroe, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.67 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 Monroe, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 3h 14m 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 Monroe, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monroe, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Albany, GA
More trips to Albany, GA
Explore more options from Monroe, GA or browse trips ending in Albany, GA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse GA road trips.
Explore maps for Monroe, GA or Albany, GA on MapSof.net.