Origin
Ashburn, GA
Late night in Ashburn on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashburn, GA to Albany, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashburn, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
Ashburn to Albany is 35.6 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Jefferson Davis Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Georgia. Expect a local drive feel, meaning you'll likely encounter more turns and varying road conditions than on a major interstate. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss, and it's easily manageable within a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Jewell Crowe Road | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Cordele Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| GA 33 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| East Oglethorpe Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Doe Hill Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Doles Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| West Washington Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jefferson Davis Highway
— 8.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashburn, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on GA 112
65 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
2
Continue on GA 32; GA 112
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
3
Turn right onto GA 32
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Leesburg Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on GA 32
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
5
Turn left onto GA 33
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
GA 33
6
Turn right onto CR 3
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Doe Hill Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto GA 313
23 ft
·
3 sec
·
GA 313
8
Turn right onto Jewell Crowe Road
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Jewell Crowe Road
9
Continue on Doles Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Doles Road
10
Merge onto GA 300
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Cordele Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
449 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
14
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
19
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pine Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Ashburn, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 35.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 32 / Leesburg Highway
Turn right onto GA 32 / Leesburg Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
GA 313
At end of road, turn left onto GA 313
Navigation decision point
5
26.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
GA 300 / Cordele Road
Merge onto GA 300 / Cordele Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
31.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Old Cordele Road
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
35.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Pine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Albany, GA
Late night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
53m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 12% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 8.9 miles along Jefferson Davis Highway. As you travel, be prepared for the road to change frequently; it's not a simple, monotonous cruise. You'll be navigating through local roads, so keep an eye out for turns and potential changes in speed limits as you make your way toward Albany.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Jefferson Davis Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near GA 32 / Leesburg Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 35.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.7 miles (GA 32 / Leesburg Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (GA 313): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles (GA 300 / Cordele Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Albany, GA
Full guide →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.
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 53m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Jefferson Davis Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Albany, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (GA 32 / Leesburg Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (GA 313): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles (GA 300 / Cordele Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albany, GA before heading back.
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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