How far is Albany, GA from Blackshear, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Blackshear, GA is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.25 mi
02h 45m
Flight
114.36 mi
184.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.36 mi
Kilometers
184.05 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.25 mi
Kilometers
196.74 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackshear
Sat, Apr 11, 3:20 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 11, 6:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-11T12:35
Arrive Blackshear
Sat, Apr 11, 3:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alapaha
GA

Human settlement in Berrien County, Georgia, United States of America

From Albany
61 mi
01h 22m
To Blackshear
61.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Blackshear.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Blackshear.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    641 ft · 17 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    544 ft · 15 sec · North Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Broad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 9 sec · South Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Sylvester Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    17.9 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Continue on 5th Street East

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Street East

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    25.7 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    22.9 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fulford Road

    2525 ft · 55 sec · Fulford Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albany Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Plant Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Plant Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Blackshear.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street East
66.4 mi · 54%
Sylvester Highway
37.3 mi · 31%
Plant Avenue
9.24 mi · 8%
Albany Avenue
4.89 mi · 4%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.93 mi · 2%
West Broad Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

5th Street East

Continue straight

25.7 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
114.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alapaha
01h 22m from Albany
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Blackshear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Blackshear?

The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alapaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Albany and 61.2 miles from Blackshear.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.07 one way or $34.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Blackshear.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Blackshear. Straight-line distance: 114.36 mi (184.05 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Blackshear

#2 Blackshear

City in Pierce County, Georgia, USA

Population3,523
Coordinates31.3060500, -82.2420700
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Blackshear (-82.24207, 31.30605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.33 L · about $17.07
Round trip
$34.14
8.62 gal · 32.66 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.07 $34.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.09 $38.18
Premium $4.78 $20.59 $41.19
Diesel $5.62 $24.24 $48.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Blackshear. The current time is 12:35:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.