Traveling from Griffin to Albany covers 128.9 miles through the heart of Georgia. You should plan on approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes of driving time, making this a straightforward journey that easily fits into a single day. Because this route relies on local roads like South Hill Street, Zebulon Road, and South Center Street rather than major interstates, it offers a distinct alternative to typical highway travel. You can expect to spend roughly $21 on fuel for the trip. Since the entire drive stays within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent cultural and geographic transition as you head south. It is an ideal distance for a morning departure that gets you to your destination well before evening.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.4 miles from Griffin, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 19
100.4 mi
2h 9m
South Church Street
12.2 mi
14m
Walnut Street
4.4 mi
6m
North Jefferson Street
3.2 mi
6m
Old Leesburg Road
2.5 mi
3m
South Hill Street
2.1 mi
3m
US 19 Bypass
2 mi
2m
Zebulon Road
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 100.4 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffin, GA and Albany, GA.
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Start on US 19 Business; US 41 Business; GA 155
381 ft·11 sec·State Street
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Turn slight right onto US 19 Business; US 41 Business; GA 155
2.1 mi·3 min·South Hill Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 19 Business; US 41 Business; GA 155
1.7 mi·2 min·Zebulon Road
4
Continue on US 19; GA 3
25 mi·37 min·US 19; GA 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Merge onto US 19; GA 3
0.2 mi·24 sec·South Center Street
6
Continue on US 19; GA 3
12 mi·14 min·South Church Street
7
Continue on US 19; US 80; GA 3; GA 22
2.1 mi·2 min·US 19; US 80; GA 3; GA 22
8
Continue on US 19; GA 3
36 mi·43 min·US 19; GA 3
Use the straight lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto US 19; GA 3
117 ft·3 sec·US 19; GA 3
10
Continue on US 19; GA 3
38 mi·47 min·US 19; GA 3
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass
1.9 mi·2 min·US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
318 ft·9 sec·US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass; GA 32
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto US 19; GA 3
4.4 mi·6 min·Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto GA 133
0.1 mi·13 sec·Forester Parkway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto GA 133
2.5 mi·3 min·Old Leesburg Road
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on GA 133
3.2 mi·6 min·North Jefferson Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Pine Avenue
75 ft·1 sec·Pine Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 24 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule for this trip. Since there are no designated stops listed, you should plan your own breaks along the local roads to stretch your legs. Budgeting $21 for fuel is a safe baseline, but consider topping off your tank before you leave Griffin to avoid searching for stations on smaller, unfamiliar roads. Because this is a turn-heavy route, it is best to depart during daylight hours to ensure you can navigate the local intersections with ease. Keep a physical map or reliable GPS handy, as the reliance on local streets means you will be making frequent directional changes throughout the drive.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.4 miles from Griffin, GA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.4 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 28 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.4 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 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 Griffin, 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 Griffin, GA
This is one driving day of about 128.9 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Griffin, 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 US 19 for about 100.4 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 78.7 and 123.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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78.7 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|US 19; GA 3
Enter roundabout onto US 19; GA 3
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
116.7 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass
Take the exit onto US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
118.7 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street
Turn right onto US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
123 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|GA 133 / Forester Parkway
Turn left onto GA 133 / Forester Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
123.1 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|GA 133 / Old Leesburg Road
Turn right onto GA 133 / Old Leesburg Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.16 one way
$40.31 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$22.04
$44.08
premium
$4.70
$23.86
$47.71
diesel
$5.61
$28.46
$56.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.7
0
$13.53
$6.19
Efficient EV
32.2
0
$11.28
$5.16
EV Truck/SUV
51.6
0
$18.05
$8.25
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Griffin, GA
Late night
in Griffin on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albany, GA
Late night
in Albany on Sunday
Local time
3:42 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
20 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 51m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate sprint. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local arteries for the duration of the 128.9-mile journey. The road requires your full attention as you transition between South Hill Street, Zebulon Road, and South Center Street. Unlike high-speed transit routes, this path keeps you moving through the local landscape at a steady pace. You will not find long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, so plan for a driving experience defined by consistent turns and regional connections.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 100.4 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and South Church Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 78.7 miles in near US 19; GA 3.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 78.7 miles (US 19; GA 3): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 116.7 miles (US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.7 miles (US 19; GA 3 / Walnut 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 100.4 miles on US 19. 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 78.7 miles (US 19; GA 3): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 116.7 miles (US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.7 miles (US 19; GA 3 / Walnut 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.
