If you are traveling from Willacoochee to Albany, you have a straightforward 70.3-mile journey ahead of you. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 18 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Sylvester Highway, East Oglethorpe Boulevard, and South Broadway Street. With fuel costs estimated at $11, it is an affordable trek across the Southeast region. Since the entire route is within Georgia, you can anticipate a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This trip is best suited for those looking for a quick, direct transition between these two Georgia communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.1 miles from Willacoochee, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 82
57.6 mi
1h 18m
Main Street
4.6 mi
5m
Sylvester Highway
4.1 mi
6m
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
4m
Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
North Front Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
South Broadway Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willacoochee, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on US 82; GA 135; GA 520
4.6 mi·5 min·Main Street
2
Continue on US 82; GA 520
6.0 mi·6 min·US 82; GA 520
3
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.7 mi·1 min·US 82; GA 520
4
Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
5
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi·18 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
2.8 mi·5 min·US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 82; GA 520
32 mi·43 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
4.1 mi·6 min·Sylvester Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi·4 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft·16 sec·South Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi·46 sec·East Broad Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto North Front Street
510 ft·12 sec·North Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
110 ft·2 sec·Pine Avenue
14
Continue on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·Pine Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Aim to hit the road when local traffic is lightest to ensure you maintain your 1 hour and 18 minute estimated duration. Since there are 0 planned stops in the data, verify your fuel levels before you leave Willacoochee to ensure your $11 budget covers the trip without needing to hunt for stations mid-route. Keep a close eye on your GPS while navigating the turns on Sylvester Highway and East Oglethorpe Boulevard, as the lack of highway signage means staying alert is key to a smooth arrival. Prioritize a steady pace rather than rushing, as the turn-heavy nature of these local roads makes consistent speeds difficult.
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 35.1 miles from Willacoochee, GA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 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 15 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 46m 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 20m
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 Willacoochee, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Willacoochee, GA
This is one driving day of about 70.3 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Willacoochee, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 57.6 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
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 69.3 and 69.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
69.3 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
69.4 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|East Broad Avenue
Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
69.8 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|North Front Street
Turn right onto North Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
69.9 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|Pine Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Pine Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.99 one way
$21.99 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$12.02
$24.04
premium
$4.70
$13.01
$26.02
diesel
$5.61
$15.52
$31.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.1
0
$7.38
$3.37
Efficient EV
17.6
0
$6.15
$2.81
EV Truck/SUV
28.1
0
$9.84
$4.50
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Willacoochee, GA
Late night
in Willacoochee on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albany, GA
Late night
in Albany on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 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
35 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
1h 36m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route features 0% highway share, you will remain on local roads for the duration of the 70.3-mile trip. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the road requires your attention through various turns and transitions. The personality of this drive is defined by its local character, keeping you engaged with the surrounding landscape as you move toward Albany. It is a practical, steady pace that avoids the high-speed intensity of major freeways.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.6 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 69.3 miles in near South Broadway Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 69.3 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 69.4 miles (East Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 69.8 miles (North Front Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 57.6 miles on US 82. 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 69.3 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 69.4 miles (East Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 69.8 miles (North Front Street): 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.
