How far is Albany, GA from Ray City, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Ray City, GA is about 74 miles (119.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
74.04 mi
01h 43m
Flight
66.32 mi
106.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.32 mi
Kilometers
106.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.04 mi
Kilometers
119.15 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ray City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive Ray City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Moultrie
GA

City in and the county seat of Colquitt County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
37 mi
00h 51m
To Ray City
37 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Ray City.

  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

    13.6 mi · 18 min · Moultrie Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    36 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Veterans Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cool Springs Road

    34 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary

    34.7 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cool Springs Road
34.7 mi · 47%
Moultrie Road
33.4 mi · 45%
North Veterans Parkway
1.8 mi · 2%
Radium Springs Road
1.64 mi · 2%
East Oakridge Drive
0.69 mi · 1%
West Broad Avenue
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cool Springs Road

Exit the rotary

34.7 mi · 00h 52m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
66.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moultrie
00h 51m from Albany
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Partly Sunny near Ray City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Ray City?

The road trip is about 74 miles (119.1 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Moultrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Albany and 37 miles from Ray City.

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

The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Ray City. Straight-line distance: 66.32 mi (106.73 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ray City

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

Population1,094
Coordinates31.0746400, -83.1993200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Ray City (-83.19932, 31.07464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.89 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.22 gal · 19.78 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.56 $23.12
Premium $4.78 $12.47 $24.94
Diesel $5.62 $14.68 $29.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Ray City. The current time is 06:22:40.

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.