This 184.2-mile drive from Temple, GA to Albany, GA is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 53 minutes. Primarily utilizing Chet Atkins Parkway, Martha Berry Highway, and US 280, about 35% of your journey will be on highways, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, this route through Georgia's Southeast region is an efficient way to travel between these two points. It’s a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stop, allowing for a flexible schedule.
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
92.1 miles from Temple, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chet Atkins Parkway
41.7 mi
45m
Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi
37m
US 280
18.6 mi
21m
Wall Street
16 mi
19m
Albany Highway
14.2 mi
17m
Victory Drive
11.6 mi
15m
Carrollton Street
10.8 mi
16m
Columbus Highway
8 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Chet Atkins Parkway
— 41.7 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple, GA and Albany, GA.
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Start on GA 274
86 ft·3 sec·James Street
2
Turn right onto GA 274
408 ft·10 sec·Sage Street
3
Turn right onto GA 113
11 mi·16 min·Carrollton Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1
3.6 mi·6 min·North Park Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 27; GA 1
32 mi·37 min·Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 27; GA 1
7.5 mi·11 min·New Franklin Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14
0.5 mi·1 min·Morgan Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 219
0.2 mi·31 sec·Whitesville Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
7.2 mi·10 min·Hamilton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 185 South: Columbus
11
Merge onto I 185
42 mi·45 min·Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 1AToward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
13
Merge onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
12 mi·15 min·Victory Drive
14
Continue on US 280; GA 520
3.3 mi·3 min·US 280; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 280; GA 520
15 mi·17 min·US 280; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on GA 520
16 mi·19 min·Wall Street
17
Continue on GA 520
1.0 mi·1 min·North Parrott Street
18
Continue on GA 520
8.0 mi·9 min·Columbus Highway
19
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.5 mi·43 sec·Martin Luther King Jr Drive
20
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.2 mi·27 sec·Roundtree Drive
21
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.3 mi·33 sec·Vine Street Northwest
22
Continue on GA 45; GA 520
0.6 mi·1 min·Rountree Drive Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 82; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·Forrester Drive Southeast
24
Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.4 mi·6 min·Albany Highway
25
Turn straight onto US 82; GA 520
1.0 mi·1 min·Highway Street
26
Continue on US 82; GA 520
8.8 mi·10 min·Albany Highway
Use the straight lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520
5.0 mi·6 min·Liberty Expressway
Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 5Toward GA 91, GA 133: Jefferson Street, Downtown
29
Keep slight right at fork
239 ft·8 sec
Toward GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
30
Turn straight onto GA 91
1.9 mi·4 min·North Jefferson Street
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn left onto Pine Avenue
75 ft·1 sec·Pine Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 53-minute drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize your day. With only one suggested stop, you have plenty of flexibility to pace yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 41.7-mile stretch on Chet Atkins Parkway, as services might be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $29 is quite reasonable for this 184.2-mile trip, making it an economical choice.
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 92.1 miles from Temple, GA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.7 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 41 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.1 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
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 Temple, 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 Temple, GA
This is one driving day of about 184.2 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Temple, 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 Chet Atkins Parkway for about 41.7 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 0.1 and 182.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 113 / Carrollton Street
Turn right onto GA 113 / Carrollton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
10.9 mi into trip|~16m in|US 27; GA 1 / North Park Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1 / North Park Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
103.7 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1A
Toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA...
6
177 mi into trip|~3h 41m in|US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; GA 520 / Liberty Expressway toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, GA 520 East: Tifton, Camilla
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182.2 mi into trip|~3h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GA 91 South: Downtown, Newton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.80 one way
$57.61 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$31.50
$62.99
premium
$4.70
$34.09
$68.18
diesel
$5.61
$40.67
$81.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.3
0
$19.34
$8.84
Efficient EV
46.1
0
$16.12
$7.37
EV Truck/SUV
73.7
0
$25.79
$11.79
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 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 15, 2026
Origin
Temple, GA
Late night
in Temple on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albany, GA
Late night
in Albany on Sunday
Local time
2:03 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
20 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
3h 53m 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
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 146.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 35% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 41.7-mile stretch on Chet Atkins Parkway, which is the longest uninterrupted segment. The road character will likely shift between faster highway sections and potentially more local road driving as you progress towards Albany. This blend means you'll encounter varying speed limits and road conditions, so staying alert is key.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.7 mi on Chet Atkins Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near GA 113 / Carrollton Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 184.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (GA 113 / Carrollton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (US 27; GA 1 / North Park Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 103.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 53m. Total distance: 184.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.7 miles on Chet Atkins Parkway. 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 0.1 miles (GA 113 / Carrollton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (US 27; GA 1 / North Park Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 103.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Albany, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
