Traveling from Comer to Albany covers 213.9 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 32 minutes of drive time. This journey is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $34 on fuel for the trip, making it a relatively affordable excursion through Southeast Georgia. By utilizing the Fall Line Freeway and the Georgia-Florida Parkway, you maintain a steady pace across the state. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, this route offers a straightforward path that connects the two regions efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107 miles from Comer, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fall Line Freeway
66 mi
1h 11m
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi
43m
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi
29m
US 129
16.6 mi
22m
Macon Highway
13.4 mi
19m
GA 72
12.6 mi
16m
Gray Highway
10.7 mi
14m
Athens Highway
7.8 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 66 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Comer, GA and Albany, GA.
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Start on GA 22
58 ft·6 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Sunset Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·East Sunset Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto GA 72
13 mi·16 min·GA 72
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto US 29; GA 8
1.6 mi·2 min·US 29; GA 8
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 29; US 129; US 441; GA 8; GA 10 Loop; GA 15
4.0 mi·4 min·Inner Loop 10
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 6Toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft·5 sec
8
Continue on Macon Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Macon Highway
9
Continue on White Oak Drive
0.2 mi·24 sec·White Oak Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 15
2.1 mi·3 min·Macon Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
2.6 mi·3 min·Watkinsville Bypass
12
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
9.6 mi·13 min·Macon Highway
13
Continue on US 129; US 441; GA 24
7.8 mi·10 min·Athens Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 129 Bypass; US 441 Bypass; GA 24 Bypass
2.6 mi·3 min·Madison Bypass
15
Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi·5 min·Bethany Road
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi·3 min·Bethany Church Road
17
Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Seven Islands Road
18
Turn left onto US 129; US 441; GA 24
17 mi·22 min·US 129; US 441; GA 24
19
Take the exit onto US 129
247 ft·7 sec·US 129
Toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, MaconUse the right lane.
20
Merge onto US 129; GA 44
0.2 mi·15 sec·Gray Highway
21
Continue on US 129; GA 44
21 mi·29 min·Gray Road Southwest
22
Enter roundabout onto US 129; GA 22
50 ft·0 sec·Gray Bypass
23
Continue on US 129; GA 22
5.1 mi·6 min·Gray Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22
11 mi·13 min·Gray Highway
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49
0.2 mi·24 sec·North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.8 mi·1 min·GA 540
Toward I 16:west: Atlanta, ValdostaUse the right lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
1.0 mi·1 min·Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: ValdostaUse the left / straight lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
65 mi·1 hr 10 min·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 99Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, AlbanyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn right onto GA 300
35 mi·43 min·Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi·41 sec·Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
32
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Old Cordele Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
449 ft·10 sec·Sylvester Highway
34
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi·4 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft·16 sec·South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
36
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi·46 sec·East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
37
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft·12 sec·North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft·2 sec·Pine Avenue
39
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·Pine Avenue
40
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
Planning your departure for early in the day is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in Albany within the estimated 4-hour and 32-minute window. Since the route includes only one recommended stop, it is wise to identify your break location before you leave Comer to keep your momentum steady. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, keeping that $34 budget in mind, and try to refuel during your single planned stop to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, stay alert during the 66-mile stretch on the Fall Line Freeway where traffic patterns remain constant for long durations. Having this flexibility allows you to manage the 213.9-mile distance comfortably without feeling rushed.
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 107 miles from Comer, GA, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66 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 47 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 42m
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 Comer, 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 Comer, GA
This is one driving day of about 213.9 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Comer, 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 66 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.1 and 174 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
19.1 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward GA 15 Alternate North: Milledge Avenue
7
70 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|US 129
Take the exit onto US 129 toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
7
107.2 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|GA 540
Take the exit onto GA 540 toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
8
108 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
8
174 mi into trip|~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.45 one way
$66.90 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$36.57
$73.15
premium
$4.70
$39.59
$79.18
diesel
$5.61
$47.23
$94.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.2
0
$22.46
$10.27
Efficient EV
53.5
0
$18.72
$8.56
EV Truck/SUV
85.6
1
$29.95
$13.69
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Comer, GA
Late night
in Comer on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albany, GA
Late night
in Albany on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 110.6
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?
This trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of road types, starting with significant stretches on the Fall Line Freeway before transitioning onto the Georgia-Florida Parkway and Gray Road Southwest. The longest uninterrupted portion of the drive is a 66-mile segment on the Fall Line Freeway, which allows for consistent speeds. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move from the more localized segments into the faster highway sections. Overall, the drive balances high-speed transit with the varied character of regional Georgia roads.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and Georgia-Florida Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 213.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70 miles (US 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.2 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Comer, GA and Albany, GA, road signs point toward Macon and Valdosta.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 213.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 70 miles (US 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107.2 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Albany, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
