Origin
Enigma, GA
Late night in Enigma on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enigma, 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
1h 15m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enigma, GA
Michael Hall
Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 52.4-mile drive from Enigma, GA to Albany, GA is a quick trip, clocking in at about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, perfect for a morning excursion or an afternoon arrival. The route predominantly follows US 82 and Sylvester Highway, making up 85% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $8, this economical drive through Georgia's Southeast region is easy on the wallet. You won't need an overnight stay; this is a simple point-to-point journey designed for efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 44.3 mi | 1h 1m |
| Sylvester Highway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| East Oglethorpe Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Pine Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Broad Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 44.3 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enigma, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on North Main Street
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 82; GA 520
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
US 82; GA 520
3
Continue on 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.
4
Continue on US 82; GA 520
32 mi
·
43 min
·
US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Sylvester Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
11
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pine Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Enigma, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 82; GA 520
Turn left onto US 82; GA 520
Navigation decision point
5
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
East Broad Avenue
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
North Front Street
Turn right onto North Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Pine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.19 one way
$16.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
1:59 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
1h 15m 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 experience for most of this 52.4-mile trip. With 85% of the drive on main roads like US 82 and Sylvester Highway, you'll spend most of your time on faster-paced routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a solid 44.3 miles, allowing for a consistent pace without frequent interruptions. This isn't a winding country road adventure; it's a direct path, primarily characterized by its highway nature, making it a predictable and efficient drive from start to finish.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.3 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Sylvester Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 82; GA 520.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 82; GA 520): Navigation decision point; at 51.4 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 miles (East Broad Avenue): 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 1h 15m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.3 miles on US 82. 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 (US 82; GA 520): Navigation decision point; at 51.4 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.5 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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