Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Unionville, GA
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Albany, GA to Unionville, GA is 42.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via US 82, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward journey primarily on US 82, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. The short distance and clear route make this an easy addition to a larger travel plan or a standalone short excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 27.4 mi | 38m |
| Sylvester Highway | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| East Oglethorpe Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| I 75 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Golden Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Broad Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pine Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Eason Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Unionville, GA.
Start on Pine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
Continue on North Front Street
Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Turn left onto US 19 Business; US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
Continue on US 82; GA 520
Continue on US 82; GA 520
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Central Avenue South
Turn right onto Golden Road
Turn left onto Eason Avenue
Turn right onto Short Street
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 41.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward South Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$6.65 one way
$13.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Unionville on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.4 miles on US 82. The road character is predominantly that of a main highway, offering a consistent driving experience for most of the journey. Expect a relatively smooth and direct path, with Sylvester Highway and East Oglethorpe Boulevard contributing to the overall straightforward nature of this trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Sylvester Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North Front Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.9 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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