Origin
Albany, GA
Morning in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Springfield, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
217.4 mi
350 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 29m
★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 34m
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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Springfield, GA
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Trip Overview
Albany, GA to Springfield, GA is 217.4 miles and takes about 4h 42m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and Cordele Road, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its manageable length and mostly highway profile, it’s a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on divided highways, making it a convenient option for a quick trip.
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
108.7 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
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 |
| State Road 119 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Springfield, 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
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North Front Street
4
Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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West Broad Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Blaylock Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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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: Macon
Use 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 102
Toward GA 257: Cordele, Hawkinsville
Use 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
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto GA 257
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
GA 257
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 23; 87; 257
455 ft
·
7 sec
·
Golden Isles Highway
19
Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Eastman Cochran Highway
20
Turn left onto GA 257
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Empire-Chester Highway
21
Turn slight left onto Carolina Avenue South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Carolina Avenue South
22
Continue on GA 257
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Carolina Street
23
Continue on GA 257
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Chester-Dublin Highway
24
Continue on GA 257
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Chester - Dublin Highway
25
Enter roundabout onto GA 257
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
GA 257
26
Continue on GA 257
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
GA 257
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Savannah
Use the right lane.
28
Merge onto I 16
88 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 137
Toward GA 119: Springfield
30
Turn left onto GA 119
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
GA 119
31
Turn right onto GA 119
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 119
32
Continue on US 80; GA 26; GA 119
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 80 East
33
Turn right onto Mud Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Mud Road
34
Continue on GA 119
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 119
35
Enter roundabout onto GA 119
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
36
Continue on GA 119
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
37
Continue on GA 119
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Road 119
Use the left / straight lanes.
38
Continue on GA 119
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Madison Street
39
Turn left onto Gum Street
136 ft
·
10 sec
·
Gum Street
40
Arrive at destination
Gum Street
Trip Plan
With a 4h 42m estimated drive time, this route is easily completed in one day. Aim for an early morning departure from Albany to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. You'll have one recommended stop, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a town could be up to 87.7 miles. The $34 fuel cost is a helpful budget guideline for planning.
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 108.7 miles from Albany, GA, or about 2h 30m 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 48 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.7 miles or 2h 30m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, 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 217.4 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.7 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.7 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 265 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
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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
$34.00 one way
$67.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $37.17 | $74.34 |
| premium | $4.70 | $40.24 | $80.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.00 | $96.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.2 | 0 | $22.83 | $10.44 |
| Efficient EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.02 | $8.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87 | 1 | $30.44 | $13.91 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Springfield, GA
Morning in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
1 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 42m 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?
This route is mostly highway, with 64% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of highway for 87.7 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. Expect a significant portion of your drive to be on divided highways, transitioning to surface roads later in the trip. The high highway share suggests a consistent cruising speed for much of the 4h 42m drive.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 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 Effort
5/10
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 217.4 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Springfield, GA, road signs point toward Hawkinsville and Savannah.
Hawkinsville
42 mi in
|
~54m
Savannah
106.3 mi in
|
~2h 27m
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
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 42m. Total distance: 217.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). 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.
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 2.2 miles (Clark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Springfield, 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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