The short version: take US-82 West from Albany. It’s about 180 miles and 3 hr 10 min to Stivers Ford of Montgomery at 4000 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36116.
Albany's straightest route to Montgomery follows US-82 West across southwest Georgia's farm country — through Dawson and Cuthbert, over the Chattahoochee at Lake Eufaula, and on through Union Springs. Expect about three hours, minus the hour you gain crossing into Central Time.
Drive times are typical estimates and vary with traffic, weather, and construction.
You'll cross Lake Eufaula on the US-82 bridge — the halfway point and a great spot to stretch your legs.
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Southwest Georgia's peanut, cotton, and pecan operations need dependable trucks. Albany buyers are welcome at Stivers Ford — we can explain Georgia title ad valorem tax and registration, and match you with the right F-Series for the farm.
Local tip: You'll gain an hour crossing into Alabama — our hours are posted in Central Time.
Starting from one of these well-known Albany-area spots? The route above works from all of them.
| ZIP | Area |
|---|---|
| 31701 | Downtown Albany |
| 31705 | East Albany |
| 31707 | West Albany |
| 31721 | Northwest Albany / Lee County line |
| 31763 | Leesburg |
| 39842 | Dawson |
| 39840 | Cuthbert |
We also welcome drivers from Leesburg, Dawson, Cuthbert, Lee County, Putney, and Sylvester.
About 180 miles and 3 hours 10 minutes via US-82 West. Because Alabama is on Central Time, you'll arrive about 2 hours after you left on the clock.
Yes. Our team will walk you through Georgia TAVT and registration requirements so you can tag the vehicle in your home county.
Sales is open Monday–Saturday 9 AM–7 PM. Service is open Monday–Friday 7 AM–6 PM, Parts Monday–Friday 7 AM–5:30 PM, and Quick Lane Monday–Friday 7 AM–6 PM and Saturday 8 AM–4 PM (Central Time).
Yes — schedule online or call our service department at (334) 613-5080. Booking ahead keeps your wait short when you're traveling.
