Traveling from Oakwood to Albany covers 167.8 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is well within a single day’s reach, you can easily complete it in one sitting without needing an overnight stop. You will primarily navigate via I-75, the Fall Line Freeway, and the Georgia-Florida Parkway. Budgeting approximately $27 for fuel should keep you covered for the trip. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent landscape across Georgia. It is a straightforward, efficient route that prioritizes speed and direct access over winding backroads.
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
83.9 miles from Oakwood, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi
1h
I 75
38.6 mi
41m
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi
43m
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi
17m
Conyers Road
4.9 mi
8m
GA 20
4.5 mi
6m
North Zack Hinton Parkway
3.2 mi
5m
Oak Hill Road
2.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 56.9 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood, GA and Albany, GA.
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Start on Smith Store Road
76 ft·2 sec·Smith Store Road
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Turn right onto Oak Hill Road
2.9 mi·7 min·Oak Hill Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto GA 20
4.5 mi·6 min·GA 20
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Enter roundabout onto GA 20
153 ft·3 sec·Conyers Road
5
Continue on GA 20
3.6 mi·6 min·Conyers Road
6
Enter roundabout onto GA 20
118 ft·2 sec·Conyers Road
7
Continue on GA 20
1.3 mi·2 min·Conyers Road
8
Continue on GA 20
3.2 mi·5 min·North Zack Hinton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on GA 155
0.4 mi·41 sec·McDonough Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 75 SouthUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
39 mi·41 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177Toward I 475 South: ValdostaUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
57 mi·1 hr·Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 99Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, AlbanyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto GA 300
35 mi·43 min·Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi·41 sec·Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Old Cordele Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
449 ft·10 sec·Sylvester Highway
19
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi·4 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft·16 sec·South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi·46 sec·East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft·12 sec·North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft·2 sec·Pine Avenue
24
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·Pine Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 20-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Planning for at least one stop is a smart way to break up the drive and stay refreshed throughout the 167.8-mile trek. Keep a close eye on the transition between I-75 and the Fall Line Freeway, as this is where you will likely spend the bulk of your time. Since fuel costs are estimated at $27, consider topping off your tank before leaving Oakwood to avoid unnecessary stops during your longest stretches. Using the Fall Line Freeway efficiently is your best strategy for keeping the trip on schedule.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.9 miles from Oakwood, GA, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.9 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 37 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.9 miles or 1h 41m 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 40m
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 Oakwood, 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 Oakwood, GA
This is one driving day of about 167.8 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Oakwood, 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 56.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.1 and 167.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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11.1 mi into trip|~20m in|GA 20 / Conyers Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 20 / Conyers Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
54.9 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
8
127.9 mi into trip|~2h 28m 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
163.6 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|Old Cordele Road
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
167.4 mi into trip|~3h 20m in|Pine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.24 one way
$52.48 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$28.69
$57.38
premium
$4.70
$31.06
$62.11
diesel
$5.61
$37.05
$74.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.3
0
$17.62
$8.05
Efficient EV
42
0
$14.68
$6.71
EV Truck/SUV
67.1
0
$23.49
$10.74
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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 16, 2026
Origin
Oakwood, GA
Late night
in Oakwood on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albany, GA
Late night
in Albany on Sunday
Local time
12:50 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
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
3h 20m 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.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 69.4
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 5.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 167.8-mile journey is heavily highway-focused, with 82% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a consistent driving experience, as the route is designed to keep you moving efficiently between Oakwood and Albany. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Fall Line Freeway, where you will cover 56.9 miles without a break. Expect a blend of fast-paced interstate driving transitioning into the dedicated freeway and parkway systems. The road personality remains functional and direct, offering a reliable path that minimizes navigation hurdles while you transition through the state.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.9 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 I 75. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in near GA 20 / Conyers Road.
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 167.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 11.1 miles (GA 20 / Conyers Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 54.9 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 3h 20m. Total distance: 167.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.9 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 11.1 miles (GA 20 / Conyers Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 54.9 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Albany, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
