How far is Albany, GA from Blakely, GA?
The driving distance from Albany, GA to Blakely, GA is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Calhoun County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Blakely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Blakely.
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Start on Pine Avenue
23 m · 9 sec · Pine Avenue
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
541 ft · 17 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
3127 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Gordon Avenue
140 m · 11 sec · West Gordon Avenue
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Continue on Newton Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Newton Road
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Turn right onto Leary Road
17.3 mi · 25 min · Leary Road
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Continue on Albany Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Albany Highway
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Turn straight onto South Depot Street
62 m · 4 sec · South Depot Street
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Continue on Newton Road
615 ft · 16 sec · Newton Road
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Turn left onto Mercer Avenue
12.9 mi · 19 min · Mercer Avenue
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue North
1 km · 57 sec · Highland Avenue North
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Keep slight right to continue on Blakely Road Southwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Blakely Road Southwest
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Continue on Arlington Highway
11.2 mi · 17 min · Arlington Highway
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Continue on Magnolia Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Street
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
103 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Blakely.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Leary Road
Turn right onto Leary Road
17.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Blakely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Blakely?
The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Leary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Albany and 26 miles from Blakely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Blakely.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Blakely. Straight-line distance: 47.92 mi (77.12 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blakely
County seat in Early County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 4,491 |
| Coordinates | 31.3776800, -84.9340900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blakely (-84.93409, 31.37768)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.11 | $16.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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