Spanning 130.3 miles across Southeast Georgia, this trek from Albany to Baxley is a straightforward journey typically taking about 3 hours and 1 minute. It is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating primarily via US 82, GA 135, and US 1, you will find this path serves as a reliable connection between these two regional hubs. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the route offers a predictable pace that fits easily into a morning or afternoon schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.1 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 82
57 mi
1h 16m
GA 135
15.9 mi
23m
US 1
12.5 mi
14m
Nicholls Road
11.1 mi
16m
Atlantic Avenue
9.6 mi
14m
Sylvester Highway
8.5 mi
11m
North Pierce Street
5.2 mi
5m
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 57 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Baxley, 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
0.4 mi·52 sec·West Broad Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft·9 sec·South Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 19 Business; US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi·4 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
8.5 mi·11 min·Sylvester Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
11 mi·15 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 82; GA 520
18 mi·25 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
1.5 mi·2 min·5th Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi·18 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 82; GA 520
12 mi·15 min·US 82; GA 520
14
Turn left onto GA 135
16 mi·23 min·GA 135
15
Turn right onto GA 135; GA 206; GA 158 Truck
0.5 mi·55 sec·Bowens Mill Road Southwest
16
Continue on GA 135; GA 158 Truck
2.4 mi·4 min·Bowens Mill Road Southeast
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn sharp right onto GA 32
11 mi·16 min·Nicholls Road
18
Continue on GA 32
1.2 mi·1 min·Van Streat Highway
19
Continue on GA 32
9.6 mi·14 min·Atlantic Avenue
20
Turn left onto 4 Alternate
237 ft·4 sec·North Dixon Street
21
Continue on 4 Alternate
0.8 mi·1 min·North Dixon Street
22
Turn left onto US 1; US 23; GA 4
5.2 mi·5 min·North Pierce Street
23
Continue on US 1; GA 4
12 mi·14 min·US 1; GA 4
24
Turn right onto US 341; GA 27
62 ft·1 sec·East Parker Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
US 341; GA 27
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving mid-morning can help you avoid potential local traffic. You are allotted one stop throughout the 3-hour journey, which is ideal for a quick leg stretch or a fuel top-off to keep your costs near the $21 estimate. Pay close attention to your transitions between US 82 and GA 135, as changing road types mid-trip requires a slight adjustment in speed and focus. Because the longest stretch is early in the route, try to take your break during the latter half of the drive to stay refreshed. Planning your single stop near the transition point between highways will help you maintain your momentum for the final leg.
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 65.1 miles from Albany, GA, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 29 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.1 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baxley, 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.
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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 Albany, GA
This is one driving day of about 130.3 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 US 82 for about 57 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 130.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Pine Avenue
Depart onto Pine Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|North Front Street
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|North Front Street
Right onto North Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
130.2 mi into trip|~3h 1m in|US 341; GA 27 / East Parker Street
Turn right onto US 341; GA 27 / East Parker Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.38 one way
$40.75 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$22.28
$44.56
premium
$4.70
$24.12
$48.23
diesel
$5.61
$28.77
$57.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.1
0
$13.68
$6.25
Efficient EV
32.6
0
$11.40
$5.21
EV Truck/SUV
52.1
0
$18.24
$8.34
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Albany, GA
Late night
in Albany on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Baxley, GA
Late night
in Baxley on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
3 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
3h 1m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 66% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major routes. The drive kicks off with your longest uninterrupted stretch, covering 57 miles along US 82, which allows you to settle into a steady rhythm early on. As you transition onto GA 135 and US 1, the character of the road shifts, requiring more attention to local flow. You won't find the monotony of a massive interstate here, but rather a balanced mix of higher-speed highway travel and secondary roads. It is a functional drive that trades complexity for efficiency, keeping you moving steadily toward Baxley.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and GA 135. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pine Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 57 miles on US 82. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Baxley, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
