Albany to Guyton is 212.3 miles and takes about 4h 33m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and GA 257, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a good option for a single-day excursion. Given the relatively short distance and duration, it's a manageable trip for most drivers looking to cover ground efficiently.
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
106.2 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.7 mi
1h 33m
Cordele Road
35.2 mi
43m
GA 257
34 mi
46m
Chester - Dublin Highway
12.9 mi
18m
Empire-Chester Highway
8.8 mi
11m
GA 119
8.2 mi
14m
US Highway 80 East
5.2 mi
7m
Mud Road
3.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 33m
Traffic on I-16
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
1 PM
~931 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,404
Quietest
1 AM
~112 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Guyton, 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
35 mi·43 min·Cordele Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I-75 North: MaconUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
2.0 mi·2 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 102Toward GA 257: Cordele, HawkinsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto GA 257
25 mi·34 min·GA 257
12
Turn straight onto GA 27; GA 257
3.0 mi·4 min·Vienna Highway
13
Continue on GA 27; GA 257
0.8 mi·1 min·McCormick Avenue
14
Merge onto US 129; US 341; GA 11; GA 27; GA 230; GA 257
1.2 mi·2 min·Broad Street
15
Continue on US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 257
127 ft·8 sec·US 341; US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 27; GA 112; GA 257
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
1.3 mi·2 min·US 129 Alternate; GA 26; GA 112; GA 257
With a drive time under five hours, this trip is well-suited for a single day. Leaving Albany in the morning should give you plenty of time to reach Guyton before dark. You'll encounter just one recommended stop, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $33 for this 212.3-mile journey. The longest stretch without a major turn is nearly 88 miles, so be prepared for extended periods on the same roadway.
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 106.2 miles from Albany, GA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 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 47 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.2 miles or 2h 27m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guyton, 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 212.3 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 87.7 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 106.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
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
42 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 102
Toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville
6
106.3 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Take the ramp toward Savannah
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Savannah
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.34 one way
$62.69 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$34.44
$68.89
premium
$4.49
$37.55
$75.09
diesel
$4.80
$40.09
$80.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.7
0
$22.29
$10.19
Efficient EV
53.1
0
$18.58
$8.49
EV Truck/SUV
84.9
1
$29.72
$13.59
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Albany, GA
Morning
in Albany on Monday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph58% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:33PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:22PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Guyton, GA
Morning
in Guyton on Monday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
SW 6 mph31% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:33PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:22PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
2 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 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 65% of your time on the highway. The longest continuous stretch on highway is 87.7 miles along the Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. After this, you'll transition to surface roads, primarily using Cordele Road and GA 257. Expect a mix of faster highway cruising and slower travel as you approach your destination.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.7 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Cordele Road. You will hit about 26 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North Front 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 212.3 miles you will encounter 26 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: at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (Clark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
332 ft62 ft
Total Climb
194 ft
Total Descent
299 ft
Highest Point
332 ft
~91 mi in
Elevation Range
270 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Albany, GA and Guyton, GA, road signs point toward Hawkinsville and Savannah.
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 4h 33m. Total distance: 212.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.7 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (Clark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Guyton, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
