How far is Albany, GA from Pelham, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Pelham, GA is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
35.72 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.12 mi
50.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.12 mi
Kilometers
50.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.72 mi
Kilometers
57.48 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Pelham
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Baconton
GA

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

From Albany
17.9 mi
00h 23m
To Pelham
17.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    2031 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Front Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Front Street

    156 m · 14 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    2137 ft · 52 sec · West Broad Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 9 sec · South Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Radium Springs Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Radium Springs Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Oakridge Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Oakridge Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    2185 ft · 41 sec · Moultrie Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 300 South: Camilla, Thomasville

    2943 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Liberty Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway

    28.8 mi · 35 min · Liberty Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Curry Street Northeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · Curry Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on East Railroad Street Northeast

    534 ft · 13 sec · East Railroad Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hand Avenue West

    96 m · 8 sec · Hand Avenue West

  15. 15

    Turn right

    53 m · 6 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 Pelham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Expressway
30.5 mi · 85%
Radium Springs Road
1.64 mi · 5%
Curry Street Northeast
0.73 mi · 2%
East Oakridge Drive
0.69 mi · 2%
US 19 South
0.56 mi · 2%
Moultrie Road
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Liberty Expressway

Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway

28.8 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baconton
00h 23m from Albany
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Partly Sunny near Pelham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Baconton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Albany and 17.8 miles from Pelham.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Partly Sunny near Pelham.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 31.12 mi (50.09 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Pelham

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

Population3,408
Coordinates31.1280200, -84.1530400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Pelham (-84.15304, 31.12802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.99
Round trip
$9.98
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.99 $9.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.58 $11.16
Premium $4.78 $6.02 $12.04
Diesel $5.62 $7.09 $14.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Pelham. The current time is 23:03:04.

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.