Origin
Leesburg, GA
Morning in Leesburg on Tuesday
Local time
9:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leesburg, GA to Albany, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leesburg, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Leesburg and Albany, Georgia, is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 11.1 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 18 minutes, making it a simple day outing that requires no overnight stay. Navigating through the Southeast, your path takes you along Walnut Street, North Jefferson Street, and Old Leesburg Road. With a fuel budget of only $2, it is an incredibly economical drive. Because the distance is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without worrying about long-haul fatigue or complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| North Jefferson Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Old Leesburg Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Walnut Avenue South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Forester Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pine Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walnut Street
— 4.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on this road
455 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 19; GA 3; GA 32
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Walnut Avenue South
3
Continue on US 19; GA 3; GA 32
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto GA 133
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Forester Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto GA 133
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Leesburg Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on GA 133
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Jefferson Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Pine Avenue
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pine Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 19; GA 3; GA 32 / Walnut Avenue South
At end of road, turn left onto US 19; GA 3; GA 32 / Walnut Avenue South
Navigation decision point
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
GA 133 / Forester Parkway
Turn left onto GA 133 / Forester Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
GA 133 / Old Leesburg Road
Turn right onto GA 133 / Old Leesburg Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Pine Avenue
Turn left onto Pine Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
9:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features only 1% highway driving. You will spend much of your time navigating local streets, with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting just 4.8 miles on Walnut Street. The road requires your full attention due to the frequent turns, offering a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. Unlike long, monotonous highway slogs, this transit keeps you engaged with the local geography. It is a practical, functional connection between these two Georgia towns that favors local accessibility over open-road speed.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Walnut Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 19; GA 3; GA 32 / Walnut Avenue South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 19; GA 3; GA 32 / Walnut Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (GA 133 / Forester Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (GA 133 / Old Leesburg Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Leesburg, GA
Full guide →Leesburg is in Loudoun County, Virginia. During the War of 1812, Leesburg was used as a temporary capital of the United States when the British occupied Washington.
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 18m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Walnut 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: at 0.1 miles (US 19; GA 3; GA 32 / Walnut Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (GA 133 / Forester Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (GA 133 / Old Leesburg Road): 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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