How far is Blackshear, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Blackshear, GA to Albany, GA is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
123.34 mi
02h 16m
Flight
114.36 mi
184.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.36 mi
Kilometers
184.05 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.34 mi
Kilometers
198.5 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Return by in Blackshear
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackshear
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackshear
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
Alapaha
GA

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

From Blackshear
61.1 mi
01h 08m
To Albany
62.3 mi
01h 08m

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
3 mph E
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    8 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1 km · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2809 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Albany Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fulford Road

    2390 ft · 50 sec · Fulford Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Georgia Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Georgia Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    27.5 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 44 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Sylvester Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albany Highway
96.4 mi · 78%
West Main Street
8.61 mi · 7%
Albany Avenue
4.89 mi · 4%
Sylvester Highway
4.14 mi · 3%
South Georgia Parkway
3.28 mi · 3%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Albany Highway

Continue straight

31.8 mi · 00h 44m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
114.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alapaha
01h 08m from Blackshear
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Blackshear and Partly Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Alapaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Blackshear and 62.3 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackshear and Albany. Straight-line distance: 114.36 mi (184.05 km).

Blackshear

#1 Blackshear

City in Pierce County, Georgia, USA

Population3,523
Coordinates31.3060500, -82.2420700
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-82.242082, 31.306047)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.48 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
8.7 gal · 32.96 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.78 $20.78 $41.57
Diesel $5.62 $24.46 $48.93

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 Blackshear and Albany. The current time is 22:11:32.

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.