Origin
Sardis, GA
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1:02 PM
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Trip from Sardis, GA to Albany, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
104.6 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sardis, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sardis, GA to Albany, GA covers 104.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 19, GA 90, GA 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.2 miles on US 19. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.36 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.
Midpoint
52.3 miles from Sardis, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 104.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 22m highway drive covering 104.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 19 and GA 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.2 miles on US 19.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and GA 90. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near GA 116.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 104.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.7 miles (GA 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (GA 41): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.4 miles (US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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GA 116
Turn left onto GA 116
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
4.4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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GA 41
Turn right onto GA 41
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
92.4 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
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US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass
Take the exit onto US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
94.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street
Turn right onto US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
98.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
|
GA 133 / Forester Parkway
Turn left onto GA 133 / Forester Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 51.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| GA 90 | 18.7 mi | 25m |
| GA 41 | 10 mi | 14m |
| Clark Street | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Walnut Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| GA 116 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North Jefferson Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Old Leesburg Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 51.2 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sardis, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on Chestnut Grove Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Grove Road
2
Turn left onto GA 116
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
GA 116
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto GA 41
10 mi
·
14 min
·
GA 41
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto GA 90; GA 208
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Clark Street
5
Turn left onto GA 90; GA 96; GA 540
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
GA 90; GA 96; GA 540
6
Turn right onto GA 90
12 mi
·
16 min
·
GA 90
7
At end of road, turn right onto GA 90; GA 127; GA 137
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Buena Vista Highway
8
Turn left onto GA 90; GA 127
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
GA 90; GA 127
9
Turn right onto US 19; GA 3
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 19; GA 3
10
Enter roundabout onto US 19; GA 3
117 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 19; GA 3
11
Continue on US 19; GA 3
38 mi
·
47 min
·
US 19; GA 3
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
318 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto US 19; GA 3
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto GA 133
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Forester Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto GA 133
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Leesburg Road
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on GA 133
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Jefferson Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto Pine Avenue
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pine Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.3 miles from Sardis, GA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.2 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 23 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
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 Sardis, 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 Sardis, GA
This is one driving day of about 104.6 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Sardis, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 19 for about 51.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.3 mi from Sardis, GA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Sardis, 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
$16.36 one way
$32.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.88 | $35.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.15 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Albany on Friday
Local time
1:02 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
29 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
2h 22m 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 Sardis, GA to Albany, GA covers 104.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 19, GA 90, GA 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.3 miles from Sardis, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 104.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.7 miles (GA 116): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (GA 41): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.4 miles (US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sardis, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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