How far is Albany, GA from Putney, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Putney, GA is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.96 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.81 mi
12.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.81 mi
Kilometers
12.57 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.96 mi
Kilometers
16.03 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Putney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T03:37
Arrive Putney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Albany
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
5 mi
00h 07m
To Putney
5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Liberty Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Liberty Expressway

    2039 ft · 33 sec · Liberty Expressway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Expressway

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Expressway
5.68 mi · 57%
Radium Springs Road
1.64 mi · 17%
East Oakridge Drive
0.69 mi · 7%
US 19 South
0.56 mi · 6%
Moultrie Road
0.41 mi · 4%
West Broad Avenue
0.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Liberty Expressway

Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway

3.59 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baconton
00h 07m from Albany
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Putney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baconton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Albany and 5 miles from Putney.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Putney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Putney. Straight-line distance: 7.81 mi (12.57 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

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

#2 Putney

Census-designated place in Dougherty County, Georgia

Population2,898
Coordinates31.4701800, -84.1176800
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Putney (-84.11768, 31.47018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.33 L · about $1.39
Round trip
$2.77
0.7 gal · 2.66 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.39 $2.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.55 $3.10
Premium $4.78 $1.67 $3.34
Diesel $5.62 $1.97 $3.94

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 Putney. The current time is 03:37:44.

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.