Origin
Rome, GA
Morning in Rome on Monday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rome, GA to Albany, GA
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
226.8 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rome, GA
Paolo Bici
Albany, GA
Anna Shvets
Trip Overview
The drive from Rome, GA to Albany, GA covers 226.8 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Turner McCall Boulevard, Cedartown Highway, Rome Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.30 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
113.4 miles from Rome, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 53m drive with frequent turns across 226.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Turner McCall Boulevard 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rome, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner McCall Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedartown Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rome Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedartown Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martha Berry Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Franklin Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morgan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Turner McCall Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on Turner McCall Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Turner McCall Boulevard
2
Keep slight right to continue on Turner McCall Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Turner McCall Boulevard
3
Merge slight left onto Cedartown Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Cedartown Highway
4
Continue on Rome Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Rome Highway
5
Continue on Cedartown Bypass
29 mi
·
38 min
·
Cedartown Bypass
6
Continue on North Park Street
11 mi
·
17 min
·
North Park Street
7
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
32 mi
·
37 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
8
Continue on New Franklin Road
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
New Franklin Road
9
Continue on Morgan Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgan Street
10
Continue on Whitesville Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Whitesville Street
11
Turn left onto Hamilton Road
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Hamilton Road
12
Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 185 South: Columbus
13
Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
15
Merge slight left onto Victory Drive
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Victory Drive
16
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
3 min
17
Continue straight
15 mi
·
17 min
18
Continue on Wall Street
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Wall Street
19
Continue on North Parrott Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Parrott Street
20
Continue on Columbus Highway
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Columbus Highway
21
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
22
Continue on Roundtree Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Roundtree Drive
23
Continue on Vine Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Vine Street Northwest
24
Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rountree Drive Southwest
25
Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Forrester Drive Southeast
26
Continue on Albany Highway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Highway
27
Turn straight onto Highway Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Street
28
Continue on Albany Highway
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Albany Highway
29
Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Liberty Expressway
30
Take the exit slight right toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown
31
Keep slight right to continue on GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
240 ft
·
9 sec
·
GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
32
Turn straight onto North Jefferson Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jefferson Street
33
Turn left onto Pine Avenue
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
34
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 113.4 miles from Rome, GA, or about 1h 56m 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.4 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 11m
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 Rome, 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 Rome, GA
This is one driving day of about 226.8 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rome, 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 113.4 mi from Rome, GA · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 113.4 miles from Rome, 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
$36.30 one way
$72.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $39.55 | $79.09 |
| premium | $4.78 | $42.66 | $85.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.39 | $100.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68 | 0 | $23.81 | $10.89 |
| Efficient EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.85 | $9.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.7 | 1 | $31.75 | $14.52 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
11:32 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
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 53m 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 Rome, GA to Albany, GA covers 226.8 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Turner McCall Boulevard, Cedartown Highway, Rome Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.4 miles from Rome, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.30 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 straightforward 3h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rome, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rome, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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