Trip from Winder, GA to Albany, GA

Drive Time

4h 16m

Distance

203.2 mi

327 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

4h 4m ★

6 AM

4h 17m

8 AM

4h 43m

10 AM

4h 26m

12 PM

4h 23m

3 PM

4h 27m

5 PM

4h 42m

8 PM

4h 9m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Winder to Albany covers 203.2 miles across the heart of Georgia, typically taking about 4 hours and 16 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is manageable within a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. You should budget approximately $33 for fuel to complete the trip. Utilizing a combination of I-75, the Fall Line Freeway, and the Georgia-Florida Parkway keeps the transit efficient. This drive serves as a straightforward connection between two distinct areas of the Southeast, making it an ideal choice for travelers prioritizing directness over winding scenic detours.

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

101.6 miles from Winder, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

This 203.2-mile route is heavily highway-focused, with 74% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will experience a blend of interstate driving and freeway navigation, keeping the pace consistent throughout the afternoon. Expect your longest uninterrupted segment to be a 56.9-mile stretch along the Fall Line Freeway, which allows you to settle into a steady rhythm. The shift between the interstate sections and the parkway provides a functional transition as you move through the state. Overall, the road feels purposeful and efficient, designed for those who want to reach their destination with minimal navigation headaches.

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

There are about 36 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 Georgia-Florida Parkway. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near GA 8; GA 11; GA 53 / East May Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 203.2 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.2 miles (GA 8; GA 11; GA 53 / East May Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles (US 23; GA 16; GA 36; GA 42 / East 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles (GA 36 / South Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 8; GA 11; GA 53 / East May Street

Turn left onto GA 8; GA 11; GA 53 / East May Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

58.4 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | US 23; GA 16; GA 36; GA 42 / East 3rd Street

Turn right onto US 23; GA 16; GA 36; GA 42 / East 3rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | GA 36 / South Mulberry Street

Turn left onto GA 36 / South Mulberry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

90.3 mi into trip | ~2h 6m 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

163.3 mi into trip | ~3h 24m 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...

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Fall Line Freeway	56.9 mi	1h
Georgia-Florida Parkway	35.1 mi	43m
I 75	22.8 mi	24m
Larry Justice Highway	16.1 mi	17m
State Route 36	15.7 mi	21m
GA 36	13 mi	18m
Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard	8.2 mi	11m
John R. Williams Highway	5.7 mi	8m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on GA 11; GA 53; GA 211

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Broad Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto GA 8; GA 11; GA 53

0.9 mi · 1 min · East May Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto GA 11

2.5 mi · 3 min · Monroe Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 11

1.6 mi · 2 min · Christmas Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 11

2.6 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 11

5.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 11

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto GA 138

1.0 mi · 1 min · Charlotte Rowell Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Continue on GA 138

8.2 mi · 11 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto GA 81

5.1 mi · 7 min · Leone Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 142

5.7 mi · 8 min · John R. Williams Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 36

2.5 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto GA 36

1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 36

Continue on GA 36

8.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 36

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto GA 36

106 ft · 2 sec · GA 36

Continue on GA 36

4.7 mi · 6 min · GA 36

Enter roundabout onto GA 36

76 ft · 1 sec · GA 36

Continue on GA 36

8.2 mi · 11 min · GA 36

Turn right onto US 23; GA 16; GA 36; GA 42

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East 3rd Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto GA 36

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Mulberry Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 36

7.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 36

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 75 South Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 75

23 mi · 24 min · I 75

Use the none lane.

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 none / 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 none lane.

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

To make the most of your 4-hour and 16-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Leaving Winder earlier in the day is a smart move to avoid mid-day congestion on the busier segments of I-75. Since the route relies heavily on major highways, keep an eye on real-time traffic updates before you depart to adjust for any unexpected delays. Given the $33 fuel estimate, it is wise to fill up before hitting the longer, more remote stretches of the Fall Line Freeway. This flexibility allows you to manage your own schedule, ensuring you arrive in Albany feeling energized rather than drained by 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 101.6 miles from Winder, GA, or about 2h 18m 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 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.6 miles or 2h 18m 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 29m

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 Winder, 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 Winder, GA

This is one driving day of about 203.2 miles and 4h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Winder, 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 101.6 mi from Winder, GA · 2h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Acworth, GA

102 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.

Popular next leg

Acworth, GA to Albany, GA

213.9 mi · 4h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Abbeville, GA

Fuel and coffee

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

Abbeville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.6 miles from Winder, 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

$32.52 one way

$65.04 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$35.43	$70.86
premium	$4.78	$38.22	$76.45
diesel	$5.64	$45.14	$90.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61	0	$21.34	$9.75
Efficient EV	50.8	0	$17.78	$8.13
EV Truck/SUV	81.3	1	$28.45	$13.00

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Winder, GA

Night in Winder on Sunday

Local time

10:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, GA

Night in Albany on Sunday

Local time

10:33 PM

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

1 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 16m 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 Winder, GA to Albany, GA covers 203.2 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.6 miles from Winder, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.52 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.

The route from Winder, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Winder, 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

Winder, GA

Albany, GA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 16m on the road

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