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Trip from Marshallville, 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

1h 44m

Distance

73.5 mi

118 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m

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

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Downtown Marshallville, GA, GA

Marshallville, GA

Jamie Kimball

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

Albany, GA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 85.4-mile journey from Marshallville, GA, to Albany, GA, takes approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. Navigating primarily via South Dooly Street, Walnut Street, and the Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass, you'll experience a local driving feel with no highway time. With an estimated fuel cost of around $14, this short drive is budget-friendly and doesn't necessitate an overnight stay. It's a simple, direct route through Georgia's Southeast region, perfect for a quick hop between towns.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

36.8 miles from Marshallville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
GA 49 16.9 mi 23m
East Main Street 13.9 mi 20m
Smithville Bypass 13.3 mi 15m
South Martin Luther King Boulevard 11.6 mi 14m
Walnut Street 6.2 mi 8m
North Jefferson Street 3.2 mi 6m
Old Leesburg Road 2.5 mi 3m
US 19 Bypass 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: GA 49 — 16.9 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on GA 127

14 mi · 20 min · East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on GA 90

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Dooly Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn slight right

148 ft · 6 sec
4

Turn straight onto GA 26

1.8 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street
5

Continue on GA 26

1.8 mi · 2 min · Oglethorpe-Montezuma Bypass
6

Turn left onto GA 49

5.5 mi · 7 min · GA 49
7

Continue on GA 49

7.0 mi · 9 min · GA 49
8

Enter roundabout onto GA 49

118 ft · 6 sec · GA 49
9

Continue on GA 49

4.4 mi · 6 min · GA 49
10

Turn slight right onto US 280; GA 27; GA 30; GA 49

1.5 mi · 3 min · East Forsyth Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Merge onto US 19; US 280; GA 3; GA 27; GA 49

12 mi · 14 min · South Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
12

Continue on US 19; GA 3

13 mi · 15 min · Smithville Bypass
13

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.
14

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.
15

Turn right onto US 19; GA 3

4.4 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
16

Turn left onto GA 133

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Forester Parkway
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto GA 133

2.5 mi · 3 min · Old Leesburg Road
Use the right lane.
18

Continue on GA 133

3.2 mi · 6 min · North Jefferson Street
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn left onto Pine Avenue

75 ft · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Pine Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of just under 1.5 hours, you have significant flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Marshallville, GA, in the morning allows for a full day in Albany, GA, without feeling rushed. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps in one of the towns along the way. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the $14 estimated cost is based on the total distance, and local roads can sometimes be less predictable for fuel availability than major highways. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to posted speed limits as you transition through different local areas.

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 36.8 miles from Marshallville, GA, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.9 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 16 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.8 miles or 55m 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 26m

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 Marshallville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Marshallville, GA

This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Marshallville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on GA 49 for about 16.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Americus, GA

37 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

Oglethorpe, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Americus, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Marshallville, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

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

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Little Brother's Bistro & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Americus, Georgia

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 53min in / 52min to go 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12294109827

Visit website

Oasis Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montezuma, Georgia

1.8 mi

Elements Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Georgia

2.9 mi

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

Temp Coffee Leesburg

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leesburg, Georgia

0.6 mi

Scoops Americus

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Americus, Georgia

0.8 mi

Little Brother's Bistro & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Americus, Georgia

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12294109827

Visit website

Oasis Coffee House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Montezuma, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14784722520

Visit website

Elements Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 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

Temp Coffee Leesburg

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Leesburg, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

Visit website

Scoops Americus

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Americus, Georgia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12295961138

Visit website

Cafe Campesino Community Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Americus, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+12299420826

Visit website

Sweet Georgia Bakery and Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Americus, Georgia

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12293800439

Visit website

Horne Pecan Company Retail and Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Americus, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+12293800823

Visit website

Campesino Organic Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Americus, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12299242468

Visit website

Co-operative Coffees

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Americus, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12299243035

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

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 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

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 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

Americus Welcome Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Americus, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12299286059

Visit website

Chehaw Park & Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 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

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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 36.5 and 67.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
36.5 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 19; US 280; GA 3; GA 27; GA 49 / South Martin Luther King Boulevard

Merge onto US 19; US 280; GA 3; GA 27; GA 49 / South Martin Luther King Boulevard

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
5
61.4 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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
63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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
67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | GA 133 / Forester Parkway

Turn left onto GA 133 / Forester Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
67.8 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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

$11.49 one way

$22.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $12.57 $25.13
premium $4.70 $13.60 $27.21
diesel $5.61 $16.23 $32.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.72 $3.53
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.29 $4.70

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Marshallville, GA

Morning in Marshallville on Tuesday

Local time

8:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albany, GA

Morning in Albany on Tuesday

Local time

8:05 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 44m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influenc...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 40.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests frequent turns and adjustments rather than long, straightaways. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, likely passing through various local communities and landscapes as you make your way southwest. The character is less about speed and more about navigating a connected network of local roads.

Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on GA 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 36.5 miles in near US 19; US 280; GA 3; GA 27; GA 49 / South Martin Luther King Boulevard.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 73.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 36.5 miles (US 19; US 280; GA 3; GA 27; GA 49 / South Martin Luther King Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.4 miles (US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.4 miles (US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street): 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 1h 44m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (26%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on GA 49. 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 36.5 miles (US 19; US 280; GA 3; GA 27; GA 49 / South Martin Luther King Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.4 miles (US 19 Bypass; GA 3 Bypass): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.4 miles (US 19; GA 3 / Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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