Donalsonville, GA to Albany, GA is 63.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 32 minutes via Main Street, South Tennille Avenue, and Crawford Street, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Georgia's Southeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two communities without much highway time. Plan for a day trip, as the mileage is easily manageable.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.8 miles from Donalsonville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Main Street
48.9 mi
1h 9m
South Tennille Avenue
12.5 mi
17m
Crawford Street
1.2 mi
2m
South Jefferson Street
0.6 mi
1m
West College Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North Jefferson Street
0.1 mi
<1m
West Gordon Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
GA 45
<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 Donalsonville, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on US 84; GA 38
44 ft·5 sec·East 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto GA 39; GA 91
12 mi·17 min·South Tennille Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 45; GA 91
1.2 mi·2 min·Crawford Street
4
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91
0.2 mi·17 sec·West College Street
5
Continue on GA 45; GA 91
350 ft·7 sec·GA 45; GA 91
6
Continue on GA 45; GA 91
65 ft·4 sec·North 1st Street
7
Turn right onto GA 91
49 mi·1 hr 9 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on GA 91
460 ft·18 sec·West Gordon Avenue
9
Turn left onto GA 91
0.6 mi·1 min·South Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on GA 91
0.1 mi·20 sec·North Jefferson Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Pine Avenue
75 ft·1 sec·Pine Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 1 hour and 32 minutes, you have great flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Albany with plenty of the day left for activities. With no designated stops in the data, you can easily add spontaneous breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $10, and plan your route through Main Street, South Tennille Avenue, and Crawford Street efficiently to maximize your time. Since this is a one-day trip, there's no need for overnight planning.
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 31.8 miles from Donalsonville, GA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.9 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 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.8 miles or 45m 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 17m
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 Donalsonville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Donalsonville, GA
This is one driving day of about 63.7 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Donalsonville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Main Street for about 48.9 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 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue
Turn right onto GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
13.7 mi into trip|~19m in|GA 45; GA 91 / West College Street
Turn left onto GA 45; GA 91 / West College Street
Navigation decision point
5
14 mi into trip|~20m in|GA 91 / Main Street
Turn right onto GA 91 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
63 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|GA 91 / South Jefferson Street
Turn left onto GA 91 / South Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
63.7 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|Pine Avenue
Turn right onto Pine Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$10.89
$21.78
premium
$4.70
$11.79
$23.58
diesel
$5.61
$14.06
$28.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.1
0
$6.69
$3.06
Efficient EV
15.9
0
$5.57
$2.55
EV Truck/SUV
25.5
0
$8.92
$4.08
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Donalsonville, GA
Morning
in Donalsonville on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Albany, GA
Morning
in Albany on Sunday
Local time
6:02 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
33 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
1h 32m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 63.7 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 48.9 miles on Main Street. Expect a driving experience that requires frequent adjustments and attention to local traffic patterns rather than long, open-road cruising. The roads like Main Street, South Tennille Avenue, and Crawford Street will likely guide you through community centers and residential areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 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 GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Donalsonville, GA to Albany, GA is easy. At 1h 32m 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 (GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (GA 45; GA 91 / West College Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (GA 91 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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 (GA 39; GA 91 / South Tennille Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (GA 45; GA 91 / West College Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (GA 91 / Main 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.
