Origin
Adel, GA
Morning in Adel on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adel, 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 22m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adel, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
Connecting Adel to Albany, this 59.7-mile journey is an efficient trip that clocks in at approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend about $10 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers moving across South Georgia. Navigating primarily via GA 33, West 4th Street, and the East Bypass, you will find the route straightforward and practical. It is an ideal connection if you are looking to move between these two Southeast hubs quickly and reliably. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a day trip, the straightforward nature of this drive allows for significant flexibility in your personal schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 33 | 32.7 mi | 40m |
| West 4th Street | 20.3 mi | 30m |
| East Bypass | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Radium Springs Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| GA 37 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Oakridge Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Moultrie Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pine Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
GA 33
— 32.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adel, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on this road
109 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Burwell Avenue
151 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Burwell Avenue
3
Turn right onto GA 37; GA 76
20 mi
·
30 min
·
West 4th Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Enter roundabout onto GA 37
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
GA 37
5
Continue on GA 37
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 37
6
Turn right onto US 319; GA 35; GA 133
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bypass
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on GA 33; GA 133
33 mi
·
40 min
·
GA 33; GA 133
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 234
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Moultrie Road
9
Turn straight onto GA 234
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oakridge Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Radium Springs Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Radium Springs Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on South Broadway Street
419 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Broadway Street
12
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
15
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pine Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Adel, 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 0 and 59.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Burwell Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto North Burwell Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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GA 37; GA 76 / West 4th Street
Turn right onto GA 37; GA 76 / West 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
20.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
GA 37
Enter roundabout onto GA 37
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Radium Springs Road
Turn right onto Radium Springs Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Pine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.34 one way
$18.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
7:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 22m 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 trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing highway efficiency with local road navigation. Approximately 56% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the 59.7-mile distance. You should prepare for a primary stretch of 32.7 miles on GA 33, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition from the state highway onto West 4th Street and the East Bypass, the road feel changes from a more open, sustained drive to a local navigational flow. Expect a consistent, functional road profile that requires your focus as you transition between these different roadway types throughout the drive.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on GA 33.
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 early in the drive near North Burwell Avenue.
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 59.7 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: near the start (North Burwell Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; near the start (GA 37; GA 76 / West 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (GA 37): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 22m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.7 miles on GA 33. 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: near the start (North Burwell Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; near the start (GA 37; GA 76 / West 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (GA 37): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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