Albany, GA to Cusseta, GA is 68.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via Richland Bypass and US 82, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, making it a straightforward journey through the Southeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience that's manageable for a single day. With no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to depart when convenient and enjoy the relatively short drive.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Richland Bypass
15.4 mi
17m
US 82
9.5 mi
12m
South Parrott Street
8.7 mi
10m
GA 520
8.3 mi
9m
Columbus Highway
8 mi
9m
Albany Highway
5.4 mi
6m
Liberty Expressway
4.8 mi
6m
US 280
2.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Richland Bypass
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Cusseta, GA.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
75 ft·5 sec·Pine Avenue
2
Turn right onto GA 91
2.2 mi·4 min·North Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 19, GA 3Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 19; US 82; GA 3; GA 520
4.8 mi·6 min·Liberty Expressway
5
Continue on US 82; GA 520
9.5 mi·12 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi·6 min·Albany Highway
7
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·Forrester Drive Southeast
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.6 mi·1 min·Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi·31 sec·Vine Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi·27 sec·Roundtree Drive
11
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi·43 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Drive
12
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
8.0 mi·9 min·Columbus Highway
13
Continue on GA 520
8.7 mi·10 min·South Parrott Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520
8.3 mi·9 min·GA 520
15
Continue on GA 520
15 mi·17 min·Richland Bypass
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 280; GA 520
2.3 mi·2 min·US 280; GA 520
17
Turn right onto Richland Road
166 ft·6 sec·Richland Road
18
Turn left onto Broad Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Broad Street
19
Turn right onto McNaughton Street
222 ft·8 sec·McNaughton Street
20
Arrive at destination
McNaughton Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 34.4 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 67.6 — 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
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 19, GA 3
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 19, GA 3
3
2.7 mi into trip|~5m in|US 19; US 82; GA 3; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway
Merge onto US 19; US 82; GA 3; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
41.7 mi into trip|~55m in|GA 520
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 520
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
67.6 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|Richland Road
Turn right onto Richland Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$11.75
$23.49
premium
$4.70
$12.71
$25.43
diesel
$5.61
$15.17
$30.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 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
20.6
0
$7.21
$3.30
Efficient EV
17.2
0
$6.01
$2.75
EV Truck/SUV
27.5
0
$9.62
$4.40
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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Albany, GA
Morning
in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
N 15 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 1:42PM EDT until April 20 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 1:42PM EDT until April 20 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Cusseta, GA
Morning
in Cusseta on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
N 10 to 15 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 1:42PM EDT until April 20 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 1:42PM EDT until April 20 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
84°F
Richland, GA
34 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
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
1h 27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 68.7-mile drive features a highway share of 36%, indicating a blend of faster-paced travel and local road segments. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 15.4 miles on Richland Bypass, offering a sustained period on a primary artery before transitioning. The profile is described as a mixed drive, suggesting you'll experience shifts in road type and speed limits throughout the 1 hour 27 minute journey. Be prepared for varying conditions as you make your way from Albany to Cusseta.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on Richland Bypass.
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 7 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 Effort5/10
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 68.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (US 19; US 82; GA 3; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on Richland Bypass. 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 (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (US 19; US 82; GA 3; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cusseta, GA before heading back.
