Origin
Milledgeville, GA
Late night in Milledgeville on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milledgeville, GA to Albany, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
136.1 mi
219 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
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6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milledgeville, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
This 136-mile drive from Milledgeville to Albany, Georgia, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Fall Line Freeway and Georgia-Florida Parkway, the route has a significant highway focus, with 75% of the journey on these types of roads. With an estimated fuel cost of around $21, this is an economical option for exploring the Southeast region. You'll experience a straightforward drive, making it a practical choice for a quick transit or a relaxed day trip within Georgia.
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
68.1 miles from Milledgeville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 66 mi | 1h 11m |
| Georgia-Florida Parkway | 35.1 mi | 43m |
| Fox Hill Road | 19.9 mi | 27m |
| West Hancock Street | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| East Oglethorpe Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Shurling Drive | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Millerfield Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Gray Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 66 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milledgeville, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on US 441 Business; GA 29 Business
37 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Clarke Street
2
Turn left onto GA 49
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
West Hancock Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on GA 49
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Fox Hill Road
4
Continue on GA 49
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Millerfield Road
5
Continue on GA 49
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Shurling Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22; GA 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 540
Toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto GA 300
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Cordele Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
449 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
16
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pine Avenue
21
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pine Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this drive is perfect for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll want to consider your fuel stops, especially before hitting that 66-mile stretch on the Fall Line Freeway. While there's only one recommended stop, plan for breaks that suit your comfort level. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's a budget-friendly trip, so focus on enjoying the steady progress on the main roads.
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 68.1 miles from Milledgeville, GA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66 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 30 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.1 miles or 1h 26m 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 15m
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 Milledgeville, 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 Milledgeville, GA
This is one driving day of about 136.1 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Milledgeville, 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 66 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.1 miles from Milledgeville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 29.4 and 131.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
29.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
GA 540
Take the exit onto GA 540 toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
8
30.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 75 South, GA 540 West: Valdosta
6
31.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
96.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, A...
6
131.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
|
Old Cordele Road
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.28 one way
$42.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.05 | $60.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.6 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 | 40.8 | 0 | $14.29 | $6.53 |
| Efficient EV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.05 | $8.71 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Albany, GA
Late night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
4:12 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
24 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 48m 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 highway-focused driving experience for most of this 136-mile journey, with 75% of the route comprising faster roads like the Fall Line Freeway and Georgia-Florida Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 66 miles on the Fall Line Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While the profile is largely highway, keep an eye out for transitions as you approach your destination. This route offers a steady drive, allowing you to cover ground efficiently.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and Georgia-Florida Parkway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29.4 miles in near GA 540.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 136.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 29.4 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Milledgeville, GA to Albany, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Valdosta along the way.
Valdosta
29.4 mi in
|
~43m
|
via GA 540
About the Cities
Starting in Milledgeville, GA
Full guide →Milledgeville is a city of 19,000 people (2019) in Georgia's Classic Heartland. It is home to Georgia College & State University, Georgia Military College, and Central Georgia Technical College.
Arriving in Albany, GA
Full guide →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.
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 48m. Total distance: 136.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66 miles on Fall Line Freeway. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.4 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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