Traveling from Albany to Hamilton, Georgia, covers a manageable 108.5 miles that you can comfortably complete in about 2 hours and 23 minutes. This straightforward journey fits perfectly into a single day of driving, making it an ideal choice if you want to reach your destination without the hassle of an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel for the trip, keeping the excursion budget-friendly. Because both cities are located within the Southeast region, the climate and landscape remain consistent throughout your journey. Navigating this route is uncomplicated, primarily utilizing Veterans Parkway, the Richland Bypass, and Martha Berry Highway. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.3 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Parkway
16.4 mi
23m
Richland Bypass
15.4 mi
17m
Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi
14m
US 82
9.5 mi
12m
Chet Atkins Parkway
9.4 mi
10m
South Parrott Street
8.7 mi
10m
GA 520
8.3 mi
9m
Columbus Highway
8 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Parkway
— 16.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Hamilton, 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
3.3 mi·3 min·US 280; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
11 mi·14 min·Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·47 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
20
Continue on I 185
9.4 mi·10 min·Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 10Toward GA 22, US 80, GA 540: Macon, Phenix City AlabamaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward US 80 East, GA 22 East, GA 540 East: MaconUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward US 27, GA 1: Veterans Parkway
24
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1
16 mi·23 min·Veterans Parkway
25
Continue on US 27; GA 1
1.2 mi·2 min·Old College Street
26
Turn right onto Club Lane
26 ft·0 sec·Club Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Arrive at destination
Club Lane
Trip Plan
Since this 2-hour and 23-minute drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to hit the road when you feel most refreshed, as there are no mandatory stops required to complete the 108.5-mile distance. While the $17 fuel estimate is a helpful baseline, consider topping off your tank before leaving Albany to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted run. Keep a close watch on your navigation as you transition between Veterans Parkway and the Richland Bypass to maintain your momentum. Because this route doesn't require an overnight split, you can easily turn this into a productive day trip and arrive in Hamilton with time to spare.
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 54.3 miles from Albany, GA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.4 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 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.3 miles or 1h 10m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, 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 108.5 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Albany, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Parkway for about 16.4 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 90.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
6
79.9 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
8
89.7 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward GA 22, US 80, GA 540: Macon, Phenix City Alabama
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 10
Toward GA 22, US 80, GA 540: Macon, Phenix City...
8
89.9 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 80 East, GA 22 East, GA 540 East: Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 80 East, GA 22 East, GA 540 East: Mac...
6
90.7 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 27, GA 1: Veterans Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 27, GA 1: Veterans Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.97 one way
$33.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.55
$37.10
premium
$4.70
$20.08
$40.16
diesel
$5.61
$23.96
$47.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.6
0
$11.39
$5.21
Efficient EV
27.1
0
$9.49
$4.34
EV Truck/SUV
43.4
0
$15.19
$6.94
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Albany, GA
Late night
in Albany on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hamilton, GA
Late night
in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Richland, GA
54 mi in
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
22 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 23m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 33.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed drive profile, blending stretches of highway with local road travel. About 47% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a nice balance between steady cruising and varying road types. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along Veterans Parkway, which spans 16.4 miles. As you progress from Albany toward Hamilton, the road character shifts, requiring you to stay alert through different road segments. Expect a functional experience behind the wheel where the transition between major thoroughfares and bypasses dictates the pace of your travel.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on Veterans Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 108.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Hamilton, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta and Phenix City Alabama.
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 23m. Total distance: 108.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). 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 16.4 miles on Veterans Parkway. 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 Hamilton, 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: at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Hamilton, GA before heading back.
