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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.97 mi
01h 19m
Flight
47.92 mi
77.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.92 mi
Kilometers
77.12 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.97 mi
Kilometers
83.64 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blakely
Sat, Apr 11, 1:55 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 11, 3:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-11T12:36
Arrive Blakely
Sat, Apr 11, 1:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Leary
GA

City in Calhoun County, Georgia, USA

From Albany
26 mi
00h 39m
To Blakely
26 mi
00h 39m

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
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    23 m · 9 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    541 ft · 17 sec · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    3127 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Gordon Avenue

    140 m · 11 sec · West Gordon Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Newton Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Newton Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Leary Road

    17.3 mi · 25 min · Leary Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Albany Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Albany Highway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Depot Street

    62 m · 4 sec · South Depot Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Newton Road

    615 ft · 16 sec · Newton Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Mercer Avenue

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Mercer Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue North

    1 km · 57 sec · Highland Avenue North

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Blakely Road Southwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Blakely Road Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Arlington Highway

    11.2 mi · 17 min · Arlington Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Magnolia Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    103 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leary Road
17.3 mi · 33%
Mercer Avenue
12.9 mi · 25%
Arlington Highway
11.2 mi · 22%
Newton Road
5.57 mi · 11%
Blakely Road Southwest
1.36 mi · 3%
Magnolia Street
1.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leary
00h 39m from Albany
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Blakely

County seat in Early County, Georgia, USA

Population4,491
Coordinates31.3776800, -84.9340900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Blakely (-84.93409, 31.37768)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $7.25
Round trip
$14.50
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Blakely. The current time is 12:36:23.

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.