This 143.7-mile drive from Albany, GA to Senoia, GA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 10 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated around $22. The route primarily utilizes US 19 and GA 74, with a significant 82% of the drive being on highways. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is ideal as a day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be staying within the Southeast region for this entire trip.
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
71.9 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 19
76 mi
1h 33m
GA 74
39.7 mi
55m
North Poplar Street
11.3 mi
13m
Walnut Street
4.4 mi
6m
North Jefferson Street
3.2 mi
6m
Old Leesburg Road
2.5 mi
3m
South Broad Street
2 mi
3m
US 19 Bypass
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 76 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Senoia, GA.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
75 ft·5 sec·Pine Avenue
2
Turn right onto GA 91
3.2 mi·6 min·North Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on GA 133
2.5 mi·3 min·Old Leesburg Road
4
Turn left onto GA 133
0.1 mi·15 sec·Forester Parkway
5
Turn right onto US 19; GA 3
4.4 mi·6 min·Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
1.8 mi·2 min·US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto US 19; GA 3
38 mi·47 min·US 19; GA 3
Use the straight lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto US 19; GA 3
110 ft·3 sec·US 19; GA 3
9
Continue on US 19; GA 3
22 mi·26 min·US 19; GA 3
10
Continue on US 19; GA 3
2.0 mi·3 min·South Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto US 19; GA 3
11 mi·13 min·North Poplar Street
12
Continue on US 19; US 80; GA 3; GA 22
2.1 mi·2 min·US 19; US 80; GA 3; GA 22
13
Continue on US 19; GA 3
13 mi·16 min·US 19; GA 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto East Lee Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·East Lee Street
15
Turn right onto GA 36
308 ft·14 sec·South Green Street
16
Turn left onto GA 74
1.5 mi·2 min·West Gordon Street
17
Turn left onto GA 74
17 mi·23 min·GA 74
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto GA 74; GA 85
23 mi·31 min·GA 74; GA 85
19
Turn left onto GA 16
0.6 mi·1 min·Wells Street
20
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 10-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your day. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $22, planning is minimal. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 76 miles on US 19, so be sure to fuel up before embarking on that segment. Enjoy the flexibility this single-day trip offers – you can depart at your leisure and still have plenty of time to explore Senoia upon arrival.
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 71.9 miles from Albany, GA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76 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 32 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.9 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Senoia, 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 143.7 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 19 for about 76 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 143.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Turn right onto GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.8 mi into trip|~10m in|US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street
Turn right onto US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
101.4 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|GA 36 / South Green Street
Turn right onto GA 36 / South Green Street
Navigation decision point
5
103 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|GA 74
Turn left onto GA 74
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
143.3 mi into trip|~3h 9m in|Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.47 one way
$44.94 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$24.57
$49.14
premium
$4.70
$26.60
$53.19
diesel
$5.61
$31.73
$63.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.1
0
$15.09
$6.90
Efficient EV
35.9
0
$12.57
$5.75
EV Truck/SUV
57.5
0
$20.12
$9.20
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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 20, 2026
Origin
Albany, GA
Late night
in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Senoia, GA
Late night
in Senoia on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
26 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 10m 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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 34.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 82% of your travel time spent on faster roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 76 miles along US 19, which forms a significant portion of the drive. As you progress, the route transitions, incorporating sections of GA 74 and local roads like North Poplar Street as you approach your destination. This mix provides a consistent pace for most of the journey, with only minor variations closer to Senoia.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and GA 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 91 / North Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 10m drive. You will face about 13 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 (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 101.4 miles (GA 36 / South Green Street): Navigation decision point.
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
The longest stretch is about 76 miles on US 19. 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 (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 101.4 miles (GA 36 / South Green Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Senoia, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
