Origin
Albany, GA
Late night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Augusta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 43m
Distance
228.6 mi
368 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 30m
★
6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 53m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 35m
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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Augusta, GA
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Trip Overview
Albany to Augusta is 228.6 miles and takes about 4h 43m via Fall Line Freeway and I-75, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip keeps you within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll cover ground efficiently. If you're looking for a straightforward journey between these two cities with minimal fuss, this route should fit the bill.
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
114.3 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 70.9 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 75 | 57.1 mi | 1h 1m |
| Cordele Road | 35.2 mi | 43m |
| US 1 | 26.8 mi | 36m |
| Fenns Bridge Road | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Irwinton Road | 6 mi | 7m |
| Emery Highway | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 70.9 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Augusta, GA.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pine Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Front Street
3
Continue on North Front Street
510 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Front Street
4
Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broad Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Blaylock Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Blaylock Street
6
Turn right onto Clark Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Clark Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto GA 300
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Cordele Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I-75 North: Macon
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540
524 ft
·
15 sec
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North Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 23; GA 19; GA 540
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Emery Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Emery Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Irwinton Road
18
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
51 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto GA 88; GA 540
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
20
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
21
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 88; GA 540
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
23
Continue on GA 88; GA 540
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Fenns Bridge Road
24
Turn left onto US 1; US 221; GA 4; GA 17; GA 88
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 540
27 mi
·
36 min
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US 1; GA 4; GA 540
Use the straight lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Deans Bridge Road
27
Continue on GA 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Milledgeville Road
28
Turn slight left onto GA 4
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
15th Street
29
Turn right onto GA 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Walton Way
30
Continue on Walton Way
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walton Way
31
Arrive at destination
Walton Way
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 43m estimated drive time, leaving Albany in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Augusta with daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 70.9 miles, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading into longer stretches on the Fall Line Freeway, as services can be less frequent on some highway segments. The $36 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices before you depart.
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 114.3 miles from Albany, GA, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 50 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.3 miles or 2h 17m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albany, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Albany, GA
This is one driving day of about 228.6 miles and 4h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Albany, 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 70.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.3 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.9 miles.
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 105.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Clark Avenue
Turn right onto Clark Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
39.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Turn left toward I-75 North: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-75 North: Macon
8
97.1 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
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I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
7
104.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
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GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 16 East: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
8
105.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.75 one way
$71.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
| premium | $4.70 | $42.31 | $84.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.47 | $100.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.00 | $10.97 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.00 | $9.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.4 | 1 | $32.00 | $14.63 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Augusta, GA
Late night in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph
0% chance
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
9 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
4h 43m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 110.4
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 68% of the journey on major highways like the Fall Line Freeway and I-75. You'll encounter one stretch of highway that lasts for 70.9 miles on the Fall Line Freeway, offering a good opportunity to maintain a steady pace. While the majority of the drive is on faster roads, be prepared for potential transitions as you navigate between these main arteries. The character is geared towards efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.9 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Clark Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 228.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Clark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 97.1 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albany, GA to Augusta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
97.1 mi in
|
~1h 53m
|
via I 75; GA 540
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 4h 43m. Total distance: 228.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.9 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Augusta, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Clark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 97.1 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Augusta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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