Origin
Tybee Island, GA
Evening in Tybee Island on Friday
Local time
6:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Tybee Island, 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
4h 24m
Distance
258 mi
415 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tybee Island, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tybee Island, GA to Albany, GA covers 258 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Butler Avenue, 1st Street, State Route 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129 miles from Tybee Island, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 258 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 24m drive with frequent turns across 258 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Butler Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 24m 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 Tybee Island, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Avenue | — | — |
| 1st Street | — | — |
| State Route 26 | — | — |
| Islands Expressway | — | — |
| Bee Road | — | — |
| East 37th Street | — | — |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | — | — |
| GA 257 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Butler Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tybee Island, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on 10th Court
131 ft
·
8 sec
·
10th Court
2
Turn right onto Butler Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Butler Avenue
3
Continue on 1st Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
4
Continue on State Route 26
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 26
5
Continue on Islands Expressway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Islands Expressway
6
Keep slight left
4.7 mi
·
7 min
7
Turn right onto Bee Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bee Road
8
Turn left onto East 37th Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East 37th Street
9
Turn slight right
459 ft
·
10 sec
10
Take the ramp straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
116 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward GA 257: Dexter
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
GA 257: Dexter
13
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
15
Exit the roundabout
13 mi
·
19 min
16
Continue on Carolina Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Carolina Avenue South
17
Turn slight right onto Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Empire-Chester Highway
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eastman Cochran Highway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
19
Continue on Golden Isles Highway
456 ft
·
13 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
20
Turn left
8.7 mi
·
11 min
21
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
2 min
22
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
23
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
24
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
26
Turn left onto McCormick Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McCormick Avenue
27
Continue on Vienna Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vienna Highway
28
Turn slight left onto Cordele Highway
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Cordele Highway
29
Continue on Hawkinsville Road
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Hawkinsville Road
30
Turn left onto I-75 South: Valdosta
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-75 South: Valdosta
31
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
33
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
34
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cordele Road
35
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Cordele Road
36
Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
37
Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
38
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Broadway Street
39
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
40
Turn right onto North Front Street
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Front Street
41
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
42
Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pine Avenue
43
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 129 miles from Tybee Island, GA, or about 2h 12m 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 57 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129 miles or 2h 12m 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 37m
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 Tybee Island, 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 Tybee Island, GA
This is one driving day of about 258 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Tybee Island, 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 129 mi from Tybee Island, GA · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129 miles from Tybee Island, 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
$40.35 one way
$80.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $44.11 | $88.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $47.75 | $95.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.96 | $113.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.09 | $12.38 |
| Efficient EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.58 | $10.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.12 | $16.51 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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
Evening in Albany on Friday
Local time
6:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Dublin, GA
129 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
8 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
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tybee Island, GA to Albany, GA covers 258 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Butler Avenue, 1st Street, State Route 26. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129 miles from Tybee Island, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.35 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 24m 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 Tybee Island, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tybee Island, 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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