Origin
Albany, GA
Late night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Americus, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, GA
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Americus, GA
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Trip Overview
Albany, GA to Americus, GA is 37.8 miles and takes about 51m via US 19, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Georgia, moving you from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mainly on US 19, making it an easy choice if you're looking for a quick transfer between these two points. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 25.1 mi | 30m |
| Walnut Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| North Jefferson Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Old Leesburg Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| US 19 Bypass | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Lamar Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Forester Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 280 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 25.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Americus, GA.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Pine Avenue
2
Turn right onto GA 91
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on GA 133
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Leesburg Road
4
Turn left onto GA 133
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Forester Parkway
5
Turn right onto US 19; GA 3
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3
25 mi
·
30 min
·
US 19; GA 3
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 280; GA 27; GA 49
257 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 280; GA 27; GA 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 280; GA 27; GA 30; GA 49
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lamar Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto GA 377
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Lee Street
11
Arrive at destination
GA 377
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Albany, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Turn right onto GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street
Turn right onto US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
Turn left onto US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 280; GA 27; GA 49
Take the exit onto US 280; GA 27; GA 49
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 280; GA 27; GA 30; GA 49 / West Lamar Street
Merge onto US 280; GA 27; GA 30; GA 49 / West Lamar Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Americus, GA
Late night in Americus on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Leesburg, GA
19 mi in
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
26 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
51m 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 route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 25.1 miles on US 19, offering a good opportunity to maintain a steady pace. The drive largely follows US 19, with some segments on Walnut Street and North Jefferson Street as you navigate through towns. Expect a consistent feel for most of the 51-minute duration, with limited changes in road type.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and Walnut Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 91 / North Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 37.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Albany, GA
Full guide →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.
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 51m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on US 19. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Americus, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Americus, 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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