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Trip from Broxton, GA to Albany, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

84.2 mi

136 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
1h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Coffee County, Georgia, United States

Broxton, GA

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city in and county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States

Albany, GA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 84.2-mile drive from Broxton to Albany, Georgia, is a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, estimated to take about 2 hours and 4 minutes. Primarily following US 82 and US 319, this route offers a consistent highway experience, making it an efficient way to travel within the Southeast region. With a projected fuel cost of around $13, it's an economical choice for a road trip. The drive is designed for practicality, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stop, giving you more time to enjoy Albany.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.1 miles from Broxton, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 82 34.7 mi 49m
US 319 17.4 mi 24m
Douglas Highway 12.1 mi 17m
Ambrose Road 6.8 mi 11m
Sylvester Highway 4.1 mi 6m
East Oglethorpe Boulevard 2.9 mi 4m
Vickers Crossing Road 2.9 mi 5m
Ocilla Highway 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 82 — 34.7 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broxton, GA and Albany, GA.

1

Start on Ocmulgee Street West

114 ft · 8 sec · Ocmulgee Street West
2

Turn left onto US 441; GA 31; GA 268

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Alabama Street
3

Turn left onto GA 268

6.8 mi · 11 min · Ambrose Road
4

Continue on GA 268

2.9 mi · 5 min · Vickers Crossing Road
5

Turn right onto GA 32

1.9 mi · 2 min · Ocilla Highway
6

Continue on GA 32

12 mi · 17 min · Douglas Highway
7

Continue on US 319; GA 35

17 mi · 24 min · US 319; GA 35
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8

Turn right onto US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

2.8 mi · 5 min · US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on US 82; GA 520

32 mi · 43 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

4.1 mi · 6 min · Sylvester Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

2.9 mi · 4 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto South Broadway Street

365 ft · 16 sec · South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto North Front Street

510 ft · 12 sec · North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue

110 ft · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
16

Continue on Pine Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Pine Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Pine Avenue

Trip Plan

Given its manageable 2-hour duration, this trip from Broxton to Albany is best tackled in one go, allowing for maximum flexibility. Departing in the morning will give you ample daylight to explore Albany upon arrival. Fuel costs are estimated at a low $13, so you likely won't need to worry about finding many service stations, but it's always wise to top off before departing Broxton. Watch for the transition onto Douglas Highway as you approach your destination.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.1 miles from Broxton, GA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.7 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 19 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.1 miles or 1h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Broxton, 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 Broxton, GA

This is one driving day of about 84.2 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Broxton, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 34.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tifton, GA

42 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

Fitzgerald, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tifton, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Broxton, 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 41.5 and 83.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
41.5 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

Turn right onto US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
83.2 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | South Broadway Street

Turn right onto South Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
83.3 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | East Broad Avenue

Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
83.7 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | North Front Street

Turn right onto North Front Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
83.8 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | Pine Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.17 one way

$26.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $14.40 $28.79
premium $4.70 $15.58 $31.17
diesel $5.61 $18.59 $37.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.3 0 $8.84 $4.04
Efficient EV 21.1 0 $7.37 $3.37
EV Truck/SUV 33.7 0 $11.79 $5.39

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Broxton, GA

Late night in Broxton on Tuesday

Local time

5:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, GA

Late night in Albany on Tuesday

Local time

5:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 4m 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?

Expect a highway-focused journey for most of this trip, with 62% of the drive on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 34.7 miles on US 82, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The route largely maintains a consistent character, emphasizing efficiency over varied scenery. While not a winding or particularly technical drive, its straightforward nature makes it easy to navigate and maintain a steady pace.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.7 mi on US 82.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US 319. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 41.5 miles in near US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 4m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 41.5 miles (US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.2 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.3 miles (East Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 2h 4m. Total distance: 84.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.7 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 41.5 miles (US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.2 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.3 miles (East Broad Avenue): 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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