Origin
Newnan, GA
Morning in Newnan on Wednesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newnan, GA to Albany, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
155 mi
249 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
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6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newnan, GA
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Trip Overview
This 155-mile drive from Newnan, Georgia, to Albany, Georgia, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 7 minutes. Primarily utilizing Chet Atkins Parkway and I-85 before transitioning to US 280, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $24, it’s an economical option for a quick trip. The drive is contained within the Southeast region, making it a familiar landscape for those originating in Georgia. Its manageable length means you can depart at your leisure and arrive with plenty of daylight left.
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
77.5 miles from Newnan, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a route that leans heavily on highway driving, with 62% of the trip on such roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 50.5 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While I-85 provides a faster, more interstate-like feel for a portion, the transition to US 280 will likely bring a change in scenery and speed. This highway-focused profile suggests a drive where efficiency is key, with fewer opportunities for spontaneous detours off the main path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chet Atkins Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Chet Atkins Parkway and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24 miles in near I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 155 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.9 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
24 mi into trip
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~29m in
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I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway toward I 185 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
6
74.6 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1A
Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA...
6
147.9 mi into trip
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~2h 55m in
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US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
6
152.8 mi into trip
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~3h 2m in
Take the exit toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtow...
7
153.1 mi into trip
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~3h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 50.5 mi | 55m |
| I 85 | 19.6 mi | 20m |
| US 280 | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| Wall Street | 16 mi | 19m |
| Albany Highway | 14.2 mi | 17m |
| Victory Drive | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| Columbus Highway | 8 mi | 9m |
| Liberty Expressway | 5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Chet Atkins Parkway
— 50.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newnan, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on US 29; GA 14
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Jackson Street
2
Continue on US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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LaGrange Street
3
Turn left onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
317 ft
·
10 sec
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Salbide Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Greenville Street
5
Continue on US 29; US 27 Alternate; GA 14; GA 16
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South US 29
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 85 South: Montgomery
7
Merge onto I 85
20 mi
·
20 min
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I 85
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185
51 mi
·
55 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Exit 21
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1A
Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
10
Merge onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Victory Drive
11
Continue on US 280; GA 520
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 280; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 280; GA 520
15 mi
·
17 min
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US 280; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on GA 520
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Wall Street
14
Continue on GA 520
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Parrott Street
15
Continue on GA 520
8.0 mi
·
9 min
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Columbus Highway
16
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
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Martin Luther King Jr Drive
17
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Roundtree Drive
18
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Vine Street Northwest
19
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Forrester Drive Southeast
21
Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Highway
22
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Street
23
Continue on US 82; GA 520
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Albany Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Liberty Expressway
Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 5
Toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown
26
Keep slight right at fork
239 ft
·
8 sec
Toward GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
27
Turn straight onto GA 91
1.9 mi
·
4 min
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North Jefferson Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn left onto Pine Avenue
75 ft
·
1 sec
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Pine Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a day excursion, allowing you to leave Newnan in the morning and reach Albany comfortably. With only one recommended stop and a manageable fuel cost of $24, you have flexibility in your timing. Consider starting your journey after the morning rush hour to ensure a smoother initial stretch on Chet Atkins Parkway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch, to minimize any potential delays.
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 77.5 miles from Newnan, GA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.5 miles or 1h 28m 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 28m
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 Newnan, 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 Newnan, GA
This is one driving day of about 155 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newnan, 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 Chet Atkins Parkway for about 50.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.5 mi from Newnan, GA · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 77.5 miles from Newnan, 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
$24.24 one way
$48.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.50 | $53.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.69 | $57.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.22 | $68.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.28 | $7.44 |
| Efficient EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.56 | $6.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62 | 0 | $21.70 | $9.92 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Clio, AL
78 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
21 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 7m 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 Newnan, GA to Albany, GA covers 155 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chet Atkins Parkway, I 85, US 280. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.5 miles from Newnan, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.24 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 155 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 24 miles (I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.9 miles (US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Newnan, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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