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Trip from Oxford, 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 28m

Distance

171.5 mi

276 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 16m ★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Newton County, Georgia, United States

Oxford, GA

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city in and county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States

Albany, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oxford, GA to Albany, GA covers 171.5 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Fall Line Freeway, Georgia-Florida Parkway, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.9 miles on Fall Line Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.82 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

85.7 miles from Oxford, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 171.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 28m highway drive covering 171.5 miles, with most of the trip on Fall Line Freeway and Georgia-Florida Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.9 miles on Fall Line Freeway.

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.
Fall Line Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 56.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and Georgia-Florida Parkway. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Clark Street Southwest.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 171.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Clark Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles (US 23; GA 16; GA 36; GA 42 / East 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (GA 36 / South Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | Clark Street Southwest

Turn left onto Clark Street Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
26.7 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 23; GA 16; GA 36; GA 42 / East 3rd Street

Turn right onto US 23; GA 16; GA 36; GA 42 / East 3rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
26.9 mi into trip | ~40m in | GA 36 / South Mulberry Street

Turn left onto GA 36 / South Mulberry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
58.6 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
8
131.6 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 99 Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fall Line Freeway 56.9 mi 1h
Georgia-Florida Parkway 35.1 mi 43m
I 75 22.8 mi 24m
Larry Justice Highway 16.1 mi 17m
State Route 36 15.7 mi 21m
GA 36 13 mi 18m
East Oglethorpe Boulevard 2.9 mi 4m
Highway 36 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Fall Line Freeway — 56.9 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, GA and Albany, GA.

1

Start on GA 81

1.6 mi · 3 min · Emory Street
2

Turn left onto Clark Street Southwest

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Clark Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto Monticello Street Southwest

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Monticello Street Southwest
4

Continue on Jackson Highway Southwest

1.5 mi · 2 min · Jackson Highway Southwest
5

Continue on GA 36

1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36
6

Continue on GA 36

8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36
7

Enter roundabout onto GA 36

106 ft · 2 sec · GA 36
8

Continue on GA 36

4.7 mi · 6 min · GA 36
9

Enter roundabout onto GA 36

76 ft · 1 sec · GA 36
10

Continue on GA 36

8.2 mi · 11 min · GA 36
11

Turn right onto US 23; GA 16; GA 36; GA 42

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East 3rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn left onto GA 36

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Mulberry Street
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on GA 36

7.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 36
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 75 South Use the left lane.
15

Merge onto I 75

23 mi · 24 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

57 mi · 1 hr · Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 99 Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn right onto GA 300

35 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on Cordele Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Old Cordele Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

449 ft · 10 sec · Sylvester Highway
23

Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

2.9 mi · 4 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Turn right onto South Broadway Street

365 ft · 16 sec · South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
25

Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
26

Turn right onto North Front Street

510 ft · 12 sec · North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue

110 ft · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
28

Continue on Pine Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Pine Avenue
29

Arrive at destination

Pine Avenue

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 85.7 miles from Oxford, GA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.9 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 38 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 85.7 miles or 1h 46m 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 47m

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 Oxford, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Oxford, GA

This is one driving day of about 171.5 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Oxford, 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 56.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.7 mi from Oxford, GA · 1h 46m into the drive

Downtown Macon, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macon, GA

86 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

Jackson, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ohio, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.7 miles from Oxford, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 70.9
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.82 one way

$53.64 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $29.32 $58.65
premium $4.70 $31.74 $63.48
diesel $5.61 $37.87 $75.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.4 0 $18.01 $8.23
Efficient EV 42.9 0 $15.01 $6.86
EV Truck/SUV 68.6 0 $24.01 $10.98

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Oxford, GA

Night in Oxford on Friday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, GA

Night in Albany on Friday

Local time

9:26 PM

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

1 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 28m 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 Oxford, GA to Albany, GA covers 171.5 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Fall Line Freeway, Georgia-Florida Parkway, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 85.7 miles from Oxford, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 171.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Clark Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles (US 23; GA 16; GA 36; GA 42 / East 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (GA 36 / South Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Oxford, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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