Origin
Albany, GA
Late night in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Summerville, 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
5h 19m
Distance
270.8 mi
436 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 6m
★
6 AM
5h 19m
8 AM
5h 46m
10 AM
5h 29m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 11m
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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Summerville, GA
Joshua Brown
Trip Overview
Albany, GA to Summerville, GA is 270.8 miles and takes about 5h 19m via I 75 and Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving. With a single recommended day, this route is well-suited for a straightforward one-day excursion. It’s a practical choice for getting between these two points without significant detours.
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
135.4 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 129.4 mi | 2h 23m |
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 47.9 mi | 53m |
| Cordele Road | 35.2 mi | 43m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 13.3 mi | 17m |
| Turkey Mountain Road Northeast | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Horace E Tate Freeway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Adairsville Highway | 5.7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 129.4 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Summerville, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broad Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Blaylock Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
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
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Horace E Tate Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
37 mi
·
40 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 306
Toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on GA 140
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Adairsville Highway
Use the slight left lane.
18
Turn slight left
465 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Continue on GA 140
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Adairsville Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Continue on GA 140
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Adairsville Road Northeast
21
Continue on GA 140
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Turkey Mountain Road Northeast
22
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn slight right onto East Washington Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 19m estimated drive time, starting your trip in Albany, GA early in the morning is a good idea to ensure you have plenty of daylight. The route is manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility with stops. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive, especially during the 129.4-mile stretch on I 75. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $42, and gas stations might be less frequent once you transition to surface roads.
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 135.4 miles from Albany, GA, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.4 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 60 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.4 miles or 2h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summerville, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Albany, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 270.8 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 I 75 for about 129.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 135.4 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.4 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 97.1 and 240.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
97.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
8
162.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
8
185.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 32m in
|
I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
203 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
|
I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway...
8
240.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 34m in
Take the exit toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville
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 306
Toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.35 one way
$84.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $46.30 | $92.61 |
| premium | $4.70 | $50.12 | $100.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.79 | $119.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.43 | $13.00 |
| Efficient EV | 67.7 | 0 | $23.70 | $10.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.3 | 1 | $37.91 | $17.33 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Summerville, GA
Late night in Summerville on Tuesday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
30 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
5h 19m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 186.7
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 102.7
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
$5
near mile 196.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 270.8-mile drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 129.4 miles on I 75. You'll transition from highway travel to surface roads at some point, likely noticing more frequent exits and local traffic as you get closer to your destination. The profile indicates a mixed highway and surface road experience, so be prepared for varying speed limits and road conditions.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.4 mi on I 75.
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 97.1 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 270.8 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 97.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.2 miles (I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Summerville, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham, Chattanooga and Kennesaw.
Birmingham
162.4 mi in
|
~3h 4m
|
via I 75
Chattanooga
185.2 mi in
|
~3h 32m
|
via I 75
Kennesaw
203 mi in
|
~3h 53m
|
via I 75
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Byron, GA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteLandmark Diner - Downtown
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Atlanta
Cuisine: burger;american
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteMarlee's Coffee and Tea
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe 458
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Cuisine: american
Starbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Inman Perk Coffee
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Little Caesars
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.1 mi from route
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Byron, GA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Visit websiteMarco's Pizza
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Byron, GA
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteTaco Bell
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Byron, GA
Cuisine: tex-mex
Visit websiteDQ Grill & Chill
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Byron, GA
Cuisine: ice_cream;burger
Visit websiteTropical Taste Restaraunt
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Albany, GA
Cuisine: african
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00
Visit websiteDunbar Recreation Center
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Summerville Recreation Center
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Madison Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Joyland Park
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Millican Park
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Grant Park
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Johnston's Army at Adairsville
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Mosteller's Mills
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Federal Armies at Adairsville
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Grant Park Historic District
District
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
African American Museum
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
GA
Visit websiteApex Museum
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Atlanta, GA
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-15:00
Visit websiteDays Inn
Hotel
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.2 mi from route
Byron, GA
Visit websiteEcono Lodge
Motel
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.2 mi from route
Byron, GA
Visit websiteBudget Host Inn
Motel
Early in the drive, right off the route
Early stretch
0.2 mi from route
Econo Lodge
Motel
Near the start, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Visit website
James H. Floyd State Park Campground
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 5h 19m. Total distance: 270.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 129.4 miles on I 75. 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.
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 Summerville, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 97.1 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 162.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.2 miles (I 75 / Horace E Tate Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Summerville, GA before the return drive.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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