Origin
Albany, GA
Afternoon in Albany on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Ludowici, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
164.9 mi
265 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Albany, GA to Ludowici, GA is 164.9 miles and takes about 3h 47m via US 82 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a drive that's primarily on highways, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without significant detours. Consider this if you need an efficient drive through the Peach State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.5 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 93.7 mi | 2h |
| US 84 | 31 mi | 43m |
| Sylvester Highway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| South 1st Street | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| US-84 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Albany Avenue | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Plant Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Oglethorpe Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 93.7 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Ludowici, 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
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Broad Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 19 Business; US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Sylvester Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 82; GA 520
18 mi
·
25 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 82; GA 520
26 mi
·
32 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 82; GA 520
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US 82; GA 520
15
Turn right onto Fulford Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Fulford Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Plant Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 84; GA 38
17 mi
·
23 min
·
US 84; GA 38
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 84; GA 38
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US 84; GA 38
20
Continue on US 84; GA 38
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South 1st Street
21
Continue on US 84; GA 38
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Waycross Highway
22
Continue on US 84; GA 38
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South 1st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Savannah Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cypress Street
25
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US-84
26
Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; GA 38
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 84
27
Continue on US 25; US 301; 23; GA 38
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US-84
28
Continue on US 25; US 84; US 301; GA 23; GA 38
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Street
29
Turn right onto GA 57
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South McDonald Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto West Academy Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Academy Street
31
Arrive at destination
West Academy Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 47 minute duration, leaving Albany, GA in the morning allows ample time to reach Ludowici, GA before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $26, this is a manageable one-day trip. The longest stretch without a break is over 93 miles on US 82, so plan your fuel and restroom breaks accordingly before embarking on that segment. Since the drive is under four hours, you have flexibility; however, starting earlier ensures a relaxed pace and avoids any potential late-day traffic.
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 82.5 miles from Albany, GA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.7 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 36 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.5 miles or 1h 52m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ludowici, 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 164.9 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 US 82 for about 93.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.5 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.7 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 164.5 — 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
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~0m in
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North Front Street
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
108.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
|
Albany Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
113 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
|
US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38 / Plant Avenue
Turn left onto US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38 / Plant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
164.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 46m in
|
GA 57 / South McDonald Street
Turn right onto GA 57 / South McDonald Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.79 one way
$51.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.20 | $56.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.52 | $61.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.41 | $72.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.31 | $7.92 |
| Efficient EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.43 | $6.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66 | 0 | $23.09 | $10.55 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Ludowici, GA
Afternoon in Ludowici on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
2 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
3h 47m 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?
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the journey utilizing main roads like US 82 and US 84. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 93.7 miles on US 82, which means extended periods on this primary highway. The character is less about winding backroads and more about covering ground efficiently on well-traveled routes. Expect a consistent driving experience, largely uninterrupted by complex intersections or sharp turns, making it a predictable and steady drive.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.7 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US 84. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North Front Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.9 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 108.1 miles (Albany Avenue): 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 3h 47m. Total distance: 164.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.7 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 0.9 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 108.1 miles (Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Ludowici, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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