Origin
Warrenton, GA
Late night in Warrenton on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warrenton, GA to Albany, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
183.2 mi
295 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warrenton, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
Warrenton to Albany is 183.2 miles and takes about 3 hours 56 minutes via Fall Line Freeway and Georgia-Florida Parkway, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Georgia, offering a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a practical choice for a quick transit. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without extensive detours.
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
91.6 miles from Warrenton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 66 mi | 1h 11m |
| Georgia-Florida Parkway | 35.1 mi | 43m |
| GA 49 | 24.5 mi | 34m |
| Macon Highway | 22.9 mi | 32m |
| Sparta Highway | 12.3 mi | 19m |
| Milledgeville Highway | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| East Oglethorpe Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Shurling Drive | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 66 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrenton, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on Bank Street
29 ft
·
4 sec
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Bank Street
2
Turn right onto US 278; GA 12
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto GA 16
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Macon Highway
4
Continue on GA 15; GA 16
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Broad Street
5
Continue on GA 22
12 mi
·
16 min
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Milledgeville Highway
6
Continue on GA 22
12 mi
·
19 min
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Sparta Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on GA 49
25 mi
·
34 min
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GA 49
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on GA 49
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Shurling Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto US 129; GA 11; GA 22; GA 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gray Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 129; GA 11; GA 49
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto GA 540
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 540
Toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
Use the right lane.
12
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.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 540
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 99
Toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
Use 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
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Cordele Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Old Cordele Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
449 ft
·
10 sec
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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
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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
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North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft
·
2 sec
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Pine Avenue
24
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pine Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this 3-hour 56-minute drive is easily completed in a single day, you have the flexibility to leave when you wish. Aiming for a morning departure will give you ample daylight to reach Albany. With only one recommended stop, you can decide on the fly if you need a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the 66-mile stretch of Fall Line Freeway, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost for this 183.2-mile trip is around $29, so factor that into your budget.
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 91.6 miles from Warrenton, GA, or about 2h 9m 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 40 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.6 miles or 2h 9m 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 13m
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 Warrenton, 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 Warrenton, GA
This is one driving day of about 183.2 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Warrenton, 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
92 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.6 miles from Warrenton, 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 76.6 and 179.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
76.6 mi into trip
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~1h 51m in
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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
77.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m 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
78.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
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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
143.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m 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
179.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m in
|
Old Cordele Road
Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.65 one way
$57.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.32 | $62.65 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.91 | $67.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
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: 64.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55 | 0 | $19.24 | $8.79 |
| Efficient EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.03 | $7.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.65 | $11.72 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:37 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
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 56m 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?
With 69% of this 183.2-mile route on highways, you'll experience mostly highway driving. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 66 miles along the Fall Line Freeway. Expect a shift from highway cruising to surface roads as you progress, with traffic density likely increasing as you approach your destination. The profile is mostly highway, so anticipate fewer turns and more consistent speeds for much of the trip.
69% 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: 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 76.6 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 183.2 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 76.6 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.4 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.4 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 Warrenton, GA to Albany, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Valdosta along the way.
Valdosta
76.6 mi in
|
~1h 51m
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via GA 540
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 3h 56m. Total distance: 183.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
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 76.6 miles (GA 540): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.4 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.4 miles (GA 540 / Fall Line Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Albany, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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