Origin
Abbeville, GA
Late night in Abbeville on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abbeville, GA to Albany, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
67.9 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abbeville, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
Embarking on the drive from Abbeville, GA to Albany, GA covers a manageable 67.9 miles and takes approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of around $11. You'll primarily navigate via GA 300, West Main Street, and Old Hatley Road, experiencing a mixed drive profile. Since both locations are within the Southeast region of Georgia, you won't cross any major regional boundaries, making for a straightforward local excursion. This route is a good option if you're looking for a relatively short and direct trip within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34 miles from Abbeville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 300 | 34.2 mi | 42m |
| West Main Street | 24.1 mi | 35m |
| Old Hatley Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| East Oglethorpe Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Penia Road South | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Pine Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Broad Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cordele Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
GA 300
— 34.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on US 129; GA 11
92 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Broad Street
2
Turn left onto US 280; GA 30
24 mi
·
35 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto Penia Road South
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Penia Road South
4
Turn right onto Old Hatley Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Hatley Road
5
Turn slight left onto GA 300
34 mi
·
42 min
·
GA 300
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Cordele Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
449 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
9
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
14
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pine Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just over an hour and a half, this trip from Abbeville to Albany offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart at your leisure, perhaps after a late breakfast, and still arrive well before dinner. There are no specific recommended stops, so you can make this a direct transit or add a brief pause if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel; while the estimated cost is low at $11, knowing your car's efficiency is always wise. A good tip for this route would be to be mindful of the transition from GA 300 to the local streets as you approach Albany, as traffic patterns may shift.
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 34 miles from Abbeville, GA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.2 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 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 miles or 48m 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 18m
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 Abbeville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Abbeville, GA
This is one driving day of about 67.9 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Abbeville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on GA 300 for about 34.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Abbeville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 63.7 and 67.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Old Cordele Road
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
East Broad Avenue
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
67.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
North Front Street
Turn right onto North Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
67.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
Pine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.62 one way
$21.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Late night in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed bag of road types, with about 50% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 34.2-mile stretch on GA 300, which likely provides a more consistent speed before you transition to local roads like West Main Street and Old Hatley Road. Expect the feel of the drive to change as you progress, moving from potentially faster highway segments to more town-centric driving. It's not an all-highway grind nor a purely rural backroad experience, but rather a blend that keeps things interesting.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.2 mi on GA 300.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 63.7 miles in near Old Cordele Road.
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 67.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 63.7 miles (Old Cordele Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 67 miles (East Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Albany, GA
Full guide →Founded 1836
Albany is a city of 72,000 people (2019) in Dougherty County in Georgia's Plantation Midlands region. It is part of the Black Belt, the extensive area in the Deep South of cotton plantations. During 1961–1962, African Americans in Albany played a prominent role in the Civil Rights Movement, founding the Albany Movement, a desegregation and voters' rights coalition formed in 1961. Ray Charles, the singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer, was born here, and is remembered in a park with a statue.
Top landmarks
- • Albany Municipal Auditorium — concert hall and multi-use auditorium in Albany, Georgia
- • Old St. Teresa Catholic Church — church building in Albany, United States of America
- • United States Post Office and Courthouse — historic building in Albany, Georgia
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 67.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.2 miles on GA 300. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 63.7 miles (Old Cordele Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 67 miles (East Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albany, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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