How far is Blakely, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Blakely, GA to Albany, GA is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
52.1 mi
01h 02m
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
52.1 mi
Kilometers
83.85 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sat, May 2, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Blakely
Sun, May 3, 12:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blakely
2026-05-02T22:15
Arrive Albany
Sat, May 2, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blakely
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 Blakely
26 mi
00h 31m
To Albany
26.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    955 ft · 37 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Magnolia Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Arlington Highway

    11.2 mi · 17 min · Arlington Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Blakely Road Southwest

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Blakely Road Southwest

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue South

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pioneer Road

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Pioneer Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    74 m · 4 sec · Depot Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Newton Road

    577 ft · 10 sec · Newton Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Albany Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Albany Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Leary Road

    17.3 mi · 25 min · Leary Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Newton Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Newton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Gordon Avenue

    140 m · 18 sec · West Gordon Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    3082 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    586 ft · 20 sec · North Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leary Road
17.3 mi · 33%
Pioneer Road
12.9 mi · 25%
Arlington Highway
11.2 mi · 21%
Newton Road
5.56 mi · 11%
Magnolia Street
1.31 mi · 3%
Blakely Road Southwest
1.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Leary Road

Continue on 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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leary
00h 31m from Blakely
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blakely and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 Blakely and 26.1 miles from Albany.

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 4.2 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Blakely and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albany.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blakely and Albany. Straight-line distance: 47.92 mi (77.12 km).

Blakely

#1 Blakely

County seat in Early County, Georgia, USA

Population4,491
Coordinates31.3776800, -84.9340900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: US 27 Business (-84.934076, 31.378066)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
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
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $7.29
Round trip
$14.58
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.29 $14.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.15 $16.30
Premium $4.78 $8.79 $17.58
Diesel $5.62 $10.35 $20.70

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Blakely and Albany. The current time is 22:15:17.

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.