Driving from Ohio, GA to Albany, GA is a straightforward journey covering 92.4 miles across the Southeast. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 52 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $15 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire distance. Since the route stays within Georgia, you will navigate familiar regional infrastructure throughout the trip. It is a practical, efficient connection between these two points, perfect if you prefer a direct transit over a slow-paced scenic tour.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Ohio, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
46.8 mi
50m
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi
43m
Centerville Road
3 mi
4m
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
4m
Peach Parkway
1.5 mi
1m
Lilly Creek Road
0.9 mi
3m
Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 46.8 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ohio, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on Lilly Creek Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Lilly Creek Road
2
Turn right onto GA 49; GA 540
1.5 mi·1 min·Peach Parkway
3
Turn right onto GA 247 Connector
2.1 mi·2 min·Centerville Road
4
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector
154 ft·5 sec·Centerville Road
Toward Centerville
5
Continue on GA 247 Connector
0.6 mi·52 sec·Centerville Road
Toward Centerville
6
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector
142 ft·2 sec·Centerville Road
7
Continue on GA 247 Connector
0.3 mi·24 sec·Centerville Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I-75 South: Valdosta
9
Merge onto I 75
47 mi·50 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 99Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, AlbanyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto GA 300
35 mi·43 min·Georgia-Florida Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Cordele Road
0.3 mi·41 sec·Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Old Cordele Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
449 ft·10 sec·Sylvester Highway
15
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi·4 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft·16 sec·South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi·46 sec·East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft·12 sec·North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft·2 sec·Pine Avenue
20
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·Pine Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. With 0 planned stops integrated into the 1 hour and 52-minute duration, you can easily complete the trek in one go without needing to refuel mid-trip. If you prefer a smoother experience, try to avoid peak traffic hours when merging onto the I-75 segments. Keep an eye on the Georgia-Florida Parkway transitions, as these junctions are key to maintaining your pace. Always double-check your fuel levels before leaving Ohio, GA to ensure you stay within your $15 budget for the 92.4-mile trip.
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 46.2 miles from Ohio, GA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 46.2 miles or 53m 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 29m
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 Ohio, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ohio, GA
This is one driving day of about 92.4 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Ohio, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 46.8 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 4.5 and 91.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.5 mi into trip|~8m in|GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road toward Centerville
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Centerville
5
5.1 mi into trip|~9m in|GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
52.5 mi into trip|~1h 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
88.2 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|Old Cordele Road
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
91.9 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|Pine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.45 one way
$28.90 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.80
$31.60
premium
$4.70
$17.10
$34.20
diesel
$5.61
$20.40
$40.80
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: 32.3 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
27.7
0
$9.70
$4.44
Efficient EV
23.1
0
$8.09
$3.70
EV Truck/SUV
37
0
$12.94
$5.91
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 14, 2026
Origin
Ohio, GA
Late night
in Ohio on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albany, GA
Late night
in Albany on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive 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
19 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 52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 6.4
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 90% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will primarily navigate via I-75, the Georgia-Florida Parkway, and Centerville Road. A significant portion of your time is spent on a 46.8-mile stretch along I-75, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the drive. The road maintains a consistent, fast-paced character throughout, favoring efficiency over winding local paths. You will find that the transition between these major corridors is seamless, keeping your drive steady from start to finish.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Georgia-Florida Parkway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 92.4 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 4.5 miles (GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles (GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 52.5 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 1h 52m. Total distance: 92.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.8 miles on I 75. 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 4.5 miles (GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles (GA 247 Connector / Centerville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 52.5 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. 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.
