Albany, GA to Tennille, GA is 165.8 miles and takes about 3h 20m via I 75 and Fall Line Freeway, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the state of Georgia, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a largely highway-focused drive that's straightforward for a single-day excursion. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short travel time, this route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
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
82.9 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
57.1 mi
1h 1m
Fall Line Freeway
53.4 mi
1h 3m
Cordele Road
35.2 mi
43m
Irwinton Road
6 mi
7m
GA 68
4.5 mi
6m
Emery Highway
2.8 mi
5m
Clark Avenue
2.2 mi
3m
West Broad Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 57.1 mi, about 1h 1m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~1,874 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,454
Quietest
2 AM
~237 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Tennille, 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: MaconUse 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 right at fork onto I 75; GA 540
7.6 mi·8 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 North: Macon, SavannahUse the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.7 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Exit 165Toward I 16 East: SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540
1.1 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49Use the left lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 49; GA 540
524 ft·15 sec·North Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 23; GA 19; GA 540
2.8 mi·5 min·Emery Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
0.3 mi·35 sec·Emery Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 80; GA 19; GA 540
1.3 mi·2 min·Jeffersonville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
6.0 mi·7 min·Irwinton Road
18
Continue on GA 57; GA 540
44 mi·52 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto GA 68
4.5 mi·6 min·GA 68
20
Turn slight right onto GA 68
0.3 mi·28 sec·Smith Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto GA 68
131 ft·2 sec·East South Central Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
GA 68
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 20m duration, leaving Albany, GA in the morning will allow you to reach Tennille, GA with plenty of daylight to spare. This is a one-day trip, so you have flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive; the longest stretch without an exit is 57.1 miles on I 75. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $26, and refueling options may be more spread out once you leave the main interstate. Ensure you have enough gas before heading into the surface road portions.
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 82.9 miles from Albany, GA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.1 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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.9 miles or 1h 38m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tennille, 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 165.8 miles and 3h 20m.
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 I 75 for about 57.1 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 105.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
97.1 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Macon, Savannah
7
104.7 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Take the exit onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 16 East: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 165
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
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105.4 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 129, GA 11, GA 49
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.37 one way
$52.74 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$28.75
$57.51
premium
$4.78
$31.20
$62.39
diesel
$5.35
$34.92
$69.84
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: 58 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.7
0
$17.41
$7.96
Efficient EV
41.5
0
$14.51
$6.63
EV Truck/SUV
66.3
0
$23.21
$10.61
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.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Albany, GA
Afternoon
in Albany on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph35% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Tennille, GA
Afternoon
in Tennille on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Cloudy
0 mph7% chanceLive 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
5 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 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 108.6
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 69% of your time on highways, covering 57.1 miles on I 75 before transitioning. The remaining miles will be on surface roads like Cordele Road, offering a change of pace from interstate cruising. Expect a segment of rural cruising as you move between the main highways. The route features a moderate number of exits on the highway sections.
69% 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: 57.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Fall Line Freeway. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Clark Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 165.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 2.2 miles (Clark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 97.1 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
494 ft202 ft
Total Climb
608 ft
Total Descent
342 ft
Highest Point
494 ft
~71.1 mi in
Elevation Range
292 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Albany, GA to Tennille, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 165.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.1 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Tennille, 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Clark Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 97.1 miles (I 75; GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Tennille, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
