If you are planning a trip from Lake Park to Albany, you are looking at a manageable 91.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 57 minutes to complete. Because this trek is well within a single day’s reach, it is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You should budget roughly $15 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the Southeast corner of Georgia, you will primarily stick to GA 33, Valdosta Highway, and GA 133. This route offers a straightforward connection between these two cities, making it an efficient choice if you need to travel between these specific points in the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.6 miles from Lake Park, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
GA 33
32.7 mi
40m
Valdosta Highway
19.5 mi
26m
GA 133
14.6 mi
16m
I 75
12.6 mi
13m
East Bypass
2.2 mi
3m
Saint Augustine Road
1.9 mi
2m
Radium Springs Road
1.6 mi
3m
Lakes Boulevard
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
GA 33
— 32.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Park, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on North Railroad Avenue
208 ft·11 sec·North Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi·13 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7; GA 376
1.2 mi·2 min·West Marion Avenue
4
Turn left onto GA 376
1.5 mi·2 min·Lakes Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
6
Merge onto I 75
13 mi·13 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 18Toward GA 133: Valdosta, MoultrieUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto GA 133
1.9 mi·2 min·Saint Augustine Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on GA 133
20 mi·26 min·Valdosta Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on GA 133
9.5 mi·10 min·GA 133
11
Merge onto GA 133
5.2 mi·5 min·GA 133
12
Turn right onto US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133
0.4 mi·35 sec·Veterans Parkway
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133
2.2 mi·3 min·East Bypass
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on GA 33; GA 133
33 mi·40 min·GA 33; GA 133
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on GA 234
0.7 mi·1 min·Moultrie Road
16
Turn straight onto GA 234
0.7 mi·1 min·East Oakridge Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Radium Springs Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Radium Springs Road
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on South Broadway Street
419 ft·17 sec·South Broadway Street
19
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi·46 sec·East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft·12 sec·North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft·2 sec·Pine Avenue
22
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·Pine Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip with no required stops, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure your 1-hour and 57-minute estimate remains accurate, as traffic patterns can fluctuate on these main roads. Because there are no mandatory stops built into this 91.2-mile stretch, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out so you can complete the transit without unnecessary interruptions. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert when transitioning between GA 33 and GA 133, as road signage can change quickly. Keeping a steady pace will make the drive feel smooth and straightforward from start to finish.
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 45.6 miles from Lake Park, GA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.7 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.6 miles or 59m 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 35m
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 Lake Park, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lake Park, GA
This is one driving day of about 91.2 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lake Park, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on GA 33 for about 32.7 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 90.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.1 mi into trip|~5m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.7 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie
5
51.9 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133 / Veterans Parkway
Turn right onto US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133 / Veterans Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
88.6 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|Radium Springs Road
Turn right onto Radium Springs Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
90.8 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|Pine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.26 one way
$28.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.59
$31.19
premium
$4.70
$16.88
$33.76
diesel
$5.61
$20.14
$40.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.4
0
$9.58
$4.38
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.98
$3.65
EV Truck/SUV
36.5
0
$12.77
$5.84
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Lake Park, GA
Late night
in Lake Park on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albany, GA
Late night
in Albany on Sunday
Local time
4:00 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
1 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 57m 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 drive that leans heavily on highway travel, with about 66% of your trip spent on faster-moving roads. The route transitions through varying environments, offering a mix of highway efficiency and local road navigation. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.7 miles while traveling along GA 33, which provides a consistent rhythm to your journey. While this is a highway-focused drive, the transition between different road designations keeps the pace varied. You will find that the road maintains a predictable character, allowing you to settle into your driving rhythm without the complexity of constant turning.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on GA 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 33 and Valdosta Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.9 miles (US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133 / Veterans Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lake Park, GA to Albany, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Moultrie along the way.
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 1h 57m. Total distance: 91.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.7 miles on GA 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: at 3.1 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.9 miles (US 319; GA 35; GA 37; GA 133 / Veterans Parkway): 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.
