Trip from Pine Mountain, GA to Albany, GA

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Drive Time

3h 24m

Distance

172.3 mi

277 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 13m ★

6 AM

3h 25m

8 AM

3h 49m

10 AM

3h 33m

12 PM

3h 31m

3 PM

3h 35m

5 PM

3h 48m

8 PM

3h 18m

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

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Pine Mountain, GA

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

Albany, GA

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Trip Overview

This 172.3-mile journey from Pine Mountain, GA to Albany, GA is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 24 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Fall Line Freeway and I-75, with a final stretch on the Georgia-Florida Parkway, you'll spend about 84% of your drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $27, making it an economical option. Given the relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stop, offering a straightforward drive through the Southeast region.

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

86.1 miles from Pine Mountain, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 84% of the 172.3 miles covered on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 56.9 miles along the Fall Line Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While much of the drive will be on major roadways like I-75, the initial and final segments will introduce you to the Georgia-Florida Parkway. This character suggests a direct and efficient journey, minimizing complex turns and maximizing forward momentum.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 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 I 75. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.3 miles in near GA 155 / South Zack Hinton Parkway.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 172.3 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 17.3 miles (GA 155 / South Zack Hinton Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

17.3 mi into trip | ~27m in | GA 155 / South Zack Hinton Parkway

Turn right onto GA 155 / South Zack Hinton Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

59.4 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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

132.4 mi into trip | ~2h 32m 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...

168.1 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | Old Cordele Road

Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

171.9 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in | Pine Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Fall Line Freeway	56.9 mi	1h
I 75	38.6 mi	41m
Georgia-Florida Parkway	35.1 mi	43m
Larry Justice Highway	16.1 mi	17m
Highway 155 North	9.7 mi	13m
Klondike Road	3.6 mi	6m
East Oglethorpe Boulevard	2.9 mi	4m
South Zack Hinton Parkway	2.8 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Fall Line Freeway — 56.9 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Klondike Road;Rockland Road

356 ft · 7 sec · Klondike Road;Rockland Road

Continue on Klondike Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Klondike Road

Turn left onto Union Church Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · Union Church Road

Enter roundabout onto GA 138

31 ft · 0 sec · Steam Mill Expressway

Continue on GA 138

0.8 mi · 1 min · Steam Mill Expressway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto GA 155

9.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 155 North

Use the straight lane.

Continue on GA 155

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Sims Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto GA 20; GA 81; GA 155

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Keys Ferry Street

Turn right onto GA 155

2.8 mi · 4 min · South Zack Hinton Parkway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on GA 155

0.4 mi · 41 sec · McDonough Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 75 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 75

39 mi · 41 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

57 mi · 1 hr · Fall Line Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

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

Turn right onto GA 300

35 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Cordele Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Cordele Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Old Cordele Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

449 ft · 10 sec · Sylvester Highway

Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

2.9 mi · 4 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto South Broadway Street

365 ft · 16 sec · South Broadway Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Front Street

510 ft · 12 sec · North Front Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue

110 ft · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

Continue on Pine Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Pine Avenue

Arrive at destination

Pine Avenue

Trip Plan

With a drive time of just over three hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, though an early morning start will allow for a relaxed pace and potential for an unplanned stop. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is nearly 57 miles, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps around the transition points between the Fall Line Freeway and I-75. Given the $27 fuel cost estimate, keeping your tank topped off is a good idea, especially before embarking on longer highway segments. This route is designed for efficiency, so consider packing snacks to maximize your time on the road.

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 86.1 miles from Pine Mountain, GA, or about 1h 43m 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.1 miles or 1h 43m 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 44m

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 Pine Mountain, 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 Pine Mountain, GA

This is one driving day of about 172.3 miles and 3h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pine Mountain, 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 86.1 mi from Pine Mountain, GA · 1h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.1 miles from Pine Mountain, 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

$26.94 one way

$53.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$29.46	$58.92
premium	$4.70	$31.89	$63.78
diesel	$5.61	$38.04	$76.08

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: 60.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	51.7	$18.09	$8.27
Efficient EV	43.1	$15.08	$6.89
EV Truck/SUV	68.9	$24.12	$11.03

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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Pine Mountain, GA

Late night in Pine Mountain on Wednesday

Local time

3:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, GA

Late night in Albany on Wednesday

Local time

3:12 AM

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

27 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 24m 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 Pine Mountain, GA to Albany, GA covers 172.3 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 86.1 miles from Pine Mountain, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.94 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 route from Pine Mountain, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Pine Mountain, GA to Albany, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Albany, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pine Mountain, GA

Albany, GA

Same local time

27 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 24m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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