The drive from Soperton, GA to Albany, GA covers 126.1 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eastman Road, GA 300, East Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.5 miles on Eastman Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.72 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
63.1 miles from Soperton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 126.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 126.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eastman Road is the longest continuous segment at about 37.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 29 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 126.1 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (GA 29 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (GA 46 / Eastman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles (GA 87; GA 117 / Griffin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 29 / West Main Street
Turn left onto GA 29 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 46 / Eastman Road
Turn left onto GA 46 / Eastman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
38.9 mi into trip|~54m in|GA 87; GA 117 / Griffin Avenue
Turn right onto GA 87; GA 117 / Griffin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
122 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|Old Cordele Road
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
125.7 mi into trip|~2h 55m in|Pine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Eastman Road
37.5 mi
51m
GA 300
34.2 mi
42m
East Main Street
25.2 mi
37m
Abbeville Highway
13.7 mi
18m
Old Hatley Road
3.2 mi
4m
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
4m
Rhine-Abbeville Highway
2.5 mi
3m
Penia Road South
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Eastman Road
— 37.5 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soperton, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on US 221; GA 56
188 ft·10 sec·South 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto GA 29
0.1 mi·24 sec·West Main Street
3
Turn left onto GA 46
37 mi·51 min·Eastman Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on GA 46
0.9 mi·1 min·5th Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117
0.4 mi·56 sec·Oak Street
6
Turn right onto GA 87; GA 117
1.1 mi·2 min·Griffin Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on GA 87; GA 117
0.9 mi·1 min·Rhine Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto GA 87
14 mi·18 min·Abbeville Highway
9
Turn right onto US 280; GA 30
2.5 mi·3 min·Rhine-Abbeville Highway
10
Continue on US 280; GA 30
25 mi·37 min·East Main Street
11
Turn left onto Penia Road South
1.9 mi·2 min·Penia Road South
12
Turn right onto Old Hatley Road
3.2 mi·4 min·Old Hatley Road
13
Turn slight left onto GA 300
34 mi·42 min·GA 300
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi·41 sec·Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Old Cordele Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
449 ft·10 sec·Sylvester Highway
17
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi·4 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft·16 sec·South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi·46 sec·East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft·12 sec·North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft·2 sec·Pine Avenue
22
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·Pine Avenue
23
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.1 miles from Soperton, GA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.5 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 28 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.1 miles or 1h 29m 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 25m
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 Soperton, 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 Soperton, GA
This is one driving day of about 126.1 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Soperton, 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 Eastman Road for about 37.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.1 mi from Soperton, GA
· 1h 29m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.72 one way
$39.44 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$21.56
$43.12
premium
$4.70
$23.34
$46.68
diesel
$5.61
$27.84
$55.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Albany, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Albany, Georgia
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Albany, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Albany, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 3
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.8
0
$13.24
$6.05
Efficient EV
31.5
0
$11.03
$5.04
EV Truck/SUV
50.4
0
$17.65
$8.07
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Soperton, GA
Late night
in Soperton on Saturday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albany, GA
Late night
in Albany on Saturday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Rochelle, GA
63 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
25 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 55m 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 Soperton, GA to Albany, GA covers 126.1 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eastman Road, GA 300, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.1 miles from Soperton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.72 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.
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 126.1 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (GA 29 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (GA 46 / Eastman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles (GA 87; GA 117 / Griffin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Soperton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
