How far is Fitzgerald, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Fitzgerald, GA to Albany, GA is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fitzgerald and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitzgerald and Albany.
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Start on East Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on Irwinville Highway
3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway
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Turn right onto Walker Avenue
1338 ft · 42 sec · Walker Avenue
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Turn left onto Ten Mile Road
17.7 mi · 24 min · Ten Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sylvester Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road
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Continue on East Washington Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Leesburg Highway
1974 ft · 37 sec · Leesburg Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Doe Hill Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Doe Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
7 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Jewell Crowe Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Jewell Crowe Road
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Continue on Doles Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Doles Road
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Merge left onto Cordele Road
5 mi · 7 min · Cordele Road
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Continue on Cordele Road
1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road
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Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road
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Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitzgerald and Albany.
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.
Ten Mile Road
Turn left onto Ten Mile Road
17.7 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fitzgerald and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fitzgerald to Albany?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Ashburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Fitzgerald and 32.4 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fitzgerald and Mostly Sunny near Albany.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitzgerald and Albany. Straight-line distance: 53.95 mi (86.82 km).
#1 Fitzgerald
City in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States
| Population | 8,615 |
| Coordinates | 31.7149100, -83.2526500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.74 | $19.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.37 | $24.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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