Origin
Albany, GA
Late night in Albany on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Midway, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
187.9 mi
302 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
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6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 17m
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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Midway, GA
Ali Soheil
Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, GA to Midway, GA covers 187.9 miles and takes about 4h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 82, US 84, US-84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.7 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
93.9 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 93.7 mi | 2h |
| US 84 | 31 mi | 43m |
| US-84 | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| E. B. Cooper Highway | 9 mi | 15m |
| Sylvester Highway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| South 1st Street | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Albany Avenue | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Plant Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 93.7 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Midway, GA.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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Pine Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
75 ft
·
5 sec
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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
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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
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US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 82; GA 520
26 mi
·
32 min
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US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 82; GA 520
23 mi
·
26 min
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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
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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
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cypress Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on US 84; GA 38
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US-84
30
Turn sharp right onto GA 119
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Talmadge Road
31
Continue on GA 119
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
E. B. Cooper Highway
32
Turn left onto Barrington Ferry Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Barrington Ferry Road
33
Turn left onto US 17; GA 25
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Coastal Highway
34
Continue on US 17; GA 25
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Highway
35
Arrive at destination
US 17; GA 25
Trip Plan
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 93.9 miles from Albany, GA, or about 2h 6m 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 41 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.9 miles or 2h 6m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midway, 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 187.9 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.9 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 and 113 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Pine Avenue
Depart onto Pine Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.79 one way
$57.58 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $31.60 | $63.19 |
| premium | $4.64 | $34.30 | $68.61 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $41.42 | $82.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.73 | $9.02 |
| Efficient EV | 47 | 0 | $16.44 | $7.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.31 | $12.03 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Midway, GA
Late night in Midway on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
4h 25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
187.9 mi in 4h 25m, mostly highway — 93.7 mi of that is on US 82.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 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 early in the drive near Pine Avenue.
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 4h 25m 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: near the start (Pine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
375 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
238 ft
Total Descent
426 ft
Highest Point
375 ft
~26.8 mi in
Elevation Range
360 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Albany, GA
Full guide →Founded 1836
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
Arriving in Midway, GA
Full guide →Founded 1752
Midway is a city in Coastal Georgia.
Top landmarks
- • Dorchester Academy — museum in Midway, Georgia, USA
- • Fort Morris Historic Site — State historic park in Liberty County, Georgia
- • Midway Historic District — historic district in Midway, Georgia, USA
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 4h 25m. Total distance: 187.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). 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: near the start (Pine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Midway, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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