Origin
Albany, GA
Late night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Donalsonville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
63.7 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
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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Donalsonville, GA
Dmitry Daltonik
Trip Overview
Albany, GA to Donalsonville, GA is 63.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 32 minutes via GA 91 and Newton Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, primarily highway-focused drive, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a relatively short trip with minimal fuss. The total duration is well under two hours, so you can easily fit this into your schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.9 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 91 | 27.3 mi | 37m |
| Newton Road | 21.8 mi | 32m |
| GA 45 | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| Crawford Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West College Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Jefferson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Gordon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
GA 91
— 27.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Donalsonville, GA.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
75 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Avenue
2
Turn left onto GA 91
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
3
Continue on GA 91
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto GA 91
460 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Gordon Avenue
5
Continue on GA 91
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Newton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on GA 91
27 mi
·
37 min
·
GA 91
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
333 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Cuthbert Street
8
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 45; GA 91
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Cuthbert Street
9
Turn right onto GA 45; GA 91
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West College Street
10
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Crawford Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
13 mi
·
17 min
·
GA 45; GA 91
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
US 84; GA 38
Trip Plan
Given the drive's short duration of just over 1.5 hours, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider departing in the morning to make the most of your day, or leave in the afternoon for a relaxing end to your travels. With a fuel cost estimated at around $10, it’s a budget-friendly trip, but it’s always wise to ensure you have a full tank before leaving Albany, especially since the longest stretch without a town is 27.3 miles. There are no specific stops recommended on this route, so plan for any necessities before you set out or upon arrival in Donalsonville.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.9 miles from Albany, GA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 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 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.9 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Donalsonville, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Albany, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, GA
This is one driving day of about 63.7 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Albany, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on GA 91 for about 27.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.7 — 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 left onto GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
GA 45; GA 91 / South Cuthbert Street
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 45; GA 91 / South Cuthbert Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91 / Crawford Street
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91 / Crawford Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
51.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
GA 45; GA 91
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
US 84; GA 38 / East 3rd Street
Turn left onto US 84; GA 38 / East 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Donalsonville, GA
Late night in Donalsonville on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 32m 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?
Expect a drive that leans heavily towards highway travel, with 62% of the route utilizing these faster roads. You'll experience a stretch of 27.3 miles on GA 91, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment of your journey. As you transition through Newton Road and GA 45, the character of the drive will likely shift slightly, offering a mix of higher-speed sections and potentially more local road navigation as you approach your destination. Overall, it's a route designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic exploration.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on GA 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 91 and Newton Road. 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 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 63.7 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): Navigation decision point; at 49.9 miles (GA 45; GA 91 / South Cuthbert Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50 miles (US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91 / Crawford Street): 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 1h 32m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on GA 91. 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): Navigation decision point; at 49.9 miles (GA 45; GA 91 / South Cuthbert Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50 miles (US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91 / Crawford Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Donalsonville, 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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