Origin
Young Harris, GA
Morning in Young Harris on Monday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Young Harris, GA to Albany, GA
Drive Time
5h 4m
Distance
310.8 mi
500 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 51m
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6 AM
5h 4m
8 AM
5h 31m
10 AM
5h 14m
12 PM
5h 11m
3 PM
5h 15m
5 PM
5h 30m
8 PM
4h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, GA
Anna Shvets
Trip Overview
The drive from Young Harris, GA to Albany, GA covers 310.8 miles and takes about 5h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Duckworth Drive, Main Street, Young Harris Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.74 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
155.4 miles from Young Harris, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 4m drive with frequent turns across 310.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Duckworth Drive 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 5h 4m 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 Young Harris, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Duckworth Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Young Harris Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glenn Gooch Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gainesville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Chestatee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumming | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Duckworth Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Young Harris, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on College Street
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
College Street
2
Turn right onto Duckworth Drive
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Duckworth Drive
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Young Harris Highway
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Young Harris Highway
5
Turn left onto Glenn Gooch Bypass
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenn Gooch Bypass
6
Turn left onto Gainesville Highway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Gainesville Highway
7
Turn right
5.3 mi
·
8 min
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
9
Exit the roundabout
8.0 mi
·
13 min
10
Turn left onto South Chestatee Street
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
South Chestatee Street
11
Turn right onto Cumming
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Cumming
12
Continue straight
144 ft
·
2 sec
13
Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville
45 mi
·
54 min
·
GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville
14
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Expressway
15
Continue on Downtown Connector
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
16
Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
17
Keep slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
18
Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
19
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
Fall Line Freeway
20
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
21
Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
22
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cordele Road
23
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Cordele Road
24
Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
25
Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
26
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Broadway Street
27
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
28
Turn right onto North Front Street
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Front Street
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
30
Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pine Avenue
31
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 155.4 miles from Young Harris, GA, or about 2h 32m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.4 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 9m
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 Young Harris, 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 Young Harris, GA
This is one driving day of about 310.8 miles and 5h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Young Harris, 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 155.4 mi from Young Harris, GA · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 155.4 miles from Young Harris, 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
$49.74 one way
$99.48 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $54.19 | $108.39 |
| premium | $4.78 | $58.46 | $116.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.05 | $138.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.2 | 1 | $32.63 | $14.92 |
| Efficient EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.20 | $12.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.3 | 1 | $43.51 | $19.89 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°F
Cleveland, TN
155 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
5 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
5h 4m 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 Young Harris, GA to Albany, GA covers 310.8 miles and takes about 5h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Duckworth Drive, Main Street, Young Harris Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.4 miles from Young Harris, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.74 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 5h 4m 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 Young Harris, GA to Albany, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Young Harris, GA to Albany, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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