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Trip from Homerville, GA to Albany, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

102.9 mi

166 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Homerville, GA, GA

Homerville, GA

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city in and county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States

Albany, GA

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Trip Overview

This 102.9-mile drive from Homerville, GA to Albany, GA will take you about 2 hours and 17 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a single day, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You'll primarily be on US 82, Old Pearson Highway, and Sylvester Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $16. Given that it's a relatively short drive within the Southeast region, it offers a good amount of flexibility for your schedule. This route is designed for efficiency, getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.5 miles from Homerville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 82 72.2 mi 1h 35m
Old Pearson Highway 17.8 mi 21m
Sylvester Highway 4.1 mi 6m
East Oglethorpe Boulevard 2.9 mi 4m
South Main Street 2.7 mi 4m
West Albany Avenue 1.9 mi 2m
Pine Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
East Broad Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 82 — 72.2 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homerville, GA and Albany, GA.

1

Start on US 441; GA 89

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Peach Street
2

Continue on US 441; GA 89

18 mi · 21 min · Old Pearson Highway
3

Continue on US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Main Street
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 221; US 441; GA 31; GA 64

0.3 mi · 44 sec · South Main Street
6

Turn left onto US 82; GA 520

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Albany Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on US 82; GA 520

21 mi · 24 min · US 82; GA 520
8

Continue on US 82; GA 520

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 82; GA 520
9

Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
10

Continue on US 82; GA 520

15 mi · 18 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

Continue on US 82; GA 520

32 mi · 43 min · US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

4.1 mi · 6 min · Sylvester Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

2.9 mi · 4 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn right onto South Broadway Street

365 ft · 16 sec · South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
16

Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto North Front Street

510 ft · 12 sec · North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue

110 ft · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
19

Continue on Pine Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Pine Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Pine Avenue

Trip Plan

With a duration of just over two hours, this route from Homerville to Albany offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive by midday, or even leave after lunch. There are no designated stops listed, so you can plan your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 72.2-mile stretch on US 82, as it's the longest continuous segment where services might be more spread out. Given the manageable distance and $16 fuel cost, it's a budget-friendly and time-efficient trip.

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 51.5 miles from Homerville, GA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.2 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 23 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.5 miles or 1h 4m 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 50m

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 Homerville, 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 Homerville, GA

This is one driving day of about 102.9 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Homerville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 72.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tifton, GA

51 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

Pearson, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Enigma, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Homerville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Deeply Rooted Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homerville, Georgia

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+19125209356

Visit website

Best coffee break · home stretch

Cornerstone Coffee + Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: Closed

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tifton, Georgia

2 mi

Sunshine Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sylvester, Georgia

2.1 mi

Deeply Rooted Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Homerville, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+19125209356

Visit website

E41 Coffee & Burgers

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293964100

Visit website

Elements Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Albany, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12294351163

Visit website

Cornerstone Coffee + Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Albany, Georgia

Hours: Closed

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Sunshine Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Sylvester, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+12295006758

The Source: Bookstore And Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Albany, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+12298831910

Wonderfully Made

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Albany, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+12296031722

Visit website

Morning Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Albany, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12298864873

Visit website

Temp Coffee Leesburg

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Leesburg, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Albany, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12293827295

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Homerville, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Albany, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Albany, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Flint RiverQuarium

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Albany, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12296392650

Visit website

T.C. Jeffords Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Sylvester, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+12297768505

Visit website

Fulwood Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12293913863

Visit website

ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+12293915205

Visit website

Chehaw Park & Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Albany, Georgia

+12294305275

Visit website

Albany Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Albany, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12294398400

Visit website

Tifton Terminal Railway Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Tifton, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+12292565415

Radium Springs Garden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Albany, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+12293174760

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 20.8 and 102.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
20.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 82; GA 520 / West Albany Avenue

Turn left onto US 82; GA 520 / West Albany Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
101.9 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | South Broadway Street

Turn right onto South Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
102 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | East Broad Avenue

Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
102.4 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | North Front Street

Turn right onto North Front Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
102.5 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | Pine Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.09 one way

$32.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.59 $35.19
premium $4.70 $19.04 $38.09
diesel $5.61 $22.72 $45.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.9 0 $10.80 $4.94
Efficient EV 25.7 0 $9.00 $4.12
EV Truck/SUV 41.2 0 $14.41 $6.59

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 20, 2026

Origin

Homerville, GA

Morning in Homerville on Tuesday

Local time

6:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, GA

Morning in Albany on Tuesday

Local time

6:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

3 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 17m 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 drive that's about 70% highway, offering a mix of steady cruising and more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 72.2 miles on US 82, providing a solid period of consistent travel. While primarily highway-focused, the inclusion of Old Pearson Highway and Sylvester Highway suggests you'll experience some variations in road character, likely transitioning between faster-paced sections and more community-oriented stretches. This route prioritizes forward momentum, making it a practical choice for covering ground efficiently.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.2 mi on US 82.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Old Pearson Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 20.8 miles in near US 82; GA 520 / West Albany Avenue.

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 2h 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 20.8 miles (US 82; GA 520 / West Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 101.9 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 102 miles (East Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

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 2h 17m. Total distance: 102.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 72.2 miles on US 82. 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 20.8 miles (US 82; GA 520 / West Albany Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 101.9 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 102 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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