Origin
Colquitt, GA
Morning in Colquitt on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colquitt, GA to Albany, 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
1h 12m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colquitt, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through Southwest Georgia, the 49.8-mile journey from Colquitt to Albany is a quick and efficient option. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 12 minutes on the road, making this a perfect day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a very economical route for your travel plans. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire drive. This is a practical, no-fuss connection between two regional hubs that works well for those needing to travel between these points quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 48.9 mi | 1h 9m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Jefferson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Gordon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 48.9 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colquitt, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on College Street
55 ft
·
3 sec
·
College Street
2
Turn right onto North 1st Street
335 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 1st Street
3
Continue on GA 45; GA 91
65 ft
·
4 sec
·
North 1st Street
4
Turn right onto GA 91
49 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on GA 91
460 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Gordon Avenue
6
Turn left onto GA 91
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on GA 91
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Pine Avenue
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pine Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Colquitt, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 91 / Main Street
Turn right onto GA 91 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
GA 91 / South Jefferson Street
Turn left onto GA 91 / South Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Pine Avenue
Turn right onto Pine Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.22 | $18.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
1h 12m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the vast majority of your time—nearly 48.9 miles—navigating along Main Street. The path transitions through South and North Jefferson Street as you approach your destination, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because the road lacks high-speed stretches, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace that reflects local traffic patterns. It is an ideal route for drivers who prefer backroads to the repetitive nature of major expressways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.9 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 1st Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Colquitt, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 1h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 91 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles (GA 91 / South Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
202 ft
141 ft
Total Climb
88 ft
Total Descent
58 ft
Highest Point
202 ft
~49.8 mi in
Elevation Range
61 ft
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 1h 12m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.9 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (North 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (GA 91 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles (GA 91 / South Jefferson Street): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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