If you are planning a trip from Albany to Eastman, Georgia, expect a straightforward journey covering 87.5 miles. You should set aside about 2 hours and 2 minutes of drive time to complete this trek. Because the route is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the Southeast, you will find this path keeps you entirely within Georgia, making it a manageable drive for those looking to connect these two local hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.8 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cordele Road
34.2 mi
42m
US 280
27.8 mi
40m
Abbeville Highway
13.7 mi
18m
Old Hatley Road
3.2 mi
4m
Clark Avenue
2.2 mi
3m
Penia Road South
1.9 mi
2m
West Broad Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Griffin Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Cordele Road
— 34.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Eastman, 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·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
34 mi·42 min·Cordele Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Old Hatley Road
3.2 mi·4 min·Old Hatley Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Penia Road South
1.9 mi·2 min·Penia Road South
10
Turn right onto US 280; GA 30
28 mi·40 min·US 280; GA 30
11
Turn left onto GA 87
4.6 mi·6 min·Abbeville Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 87
9.2 mi·12 min·Abbeville Highway
13
Turn left onto GA 87; GA 117
0.9 mi·1 min·Rhine Highway
14
Continue on GA 87; GA 117
1.1 mi·2 min·Griffin Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117
0.3 mi·44 sec·Oak Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
250 ft·15 sec·4th Avenue
17
Turn left onto College Street
130 ft·5 sec·College Street
18
Arrive at destination
College Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 87.5-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire trip in one go without needing to plan for formal rest stops, as the total duration is just over two hours. Before you pull out of Albany, ensure your tank is ready for the $14 fuel expense to avoid unnecessary stops along the way. Stay mindful of the turn-heavy nature of these local roads, especially when transitioning between North Front Street and West Broad Avenue. Keeping your navigation apps updated will help you navigate the frequent turns efficiently as you move toward Eastman.
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 43.8 miles from Albany, GA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.2 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 58m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastman, 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 87.5 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Albany, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cordele Road for about 34.2 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 87.1 — 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
6
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in|Clark Avenue
Turn right onto Clark Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip|~8m in|GA 300 / Cordele Road
Turn left onto GA 300 / Cordele Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
87.1 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117 / Oak Street
Turn left onto US 23; US 341 Business; GA 27 Business; GA 87; GA 117 / Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.68 one way
$27.37 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$14.96
$29.92
premium
$4.70
$16.19
$32.39
diesel
$5.61
$19.32
$38.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.19
$4.20
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
EV Truck/SUV
35
0
$12.25
$5.60
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Albany, GA
Late night
in Albany on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Eastman, GA
Late night
in Eastman on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
23 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
2h 2m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will primarily navigate via North Front Street, West Broad Avenue, and Blaylock Street throughout the duration of the trip. Because the roads are local, you will encounter frequent turns that demand your full attention behind the wheel. The absence of major highway stretches means the pace remains steady and consistent, requiring you to stay alert through the various segments of the journey.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.2 mi on Cordele Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pine Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 87.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Pine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (Clark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 87.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.2 miles on Cordele Road. 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 Eastman, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 2.2 miles (Clark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eastman, GA before heading back.
