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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.24 mi
01h 13m
Flight
53.95 mi
86.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.95 mi
Kilometers
86.82 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.24 mi
Kilometers
100.17 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Fitzgerald
Sat, Apr 18, 7:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitzgerald
2026-04-18T04:41
Arrive Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitzgerald
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
Ashburn
GA

Census designated place in Virginia

From Fitzgerald
29.8 mi
00h 36m
To Albany
32.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Irwinville Highway

    3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Walker Avenue

    1338 ft · 42 sec · Walker Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ten Mile Road

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Ten Mile Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sylvester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Washington Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Leesburg Highway

    1974 ft · 37 sec · Leesburg Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Doe Hill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Doe Hill Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Jewell Crowe Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Jewell Crowe Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Doles Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Doles Road

  15. 15

    Merge left onto Cordele Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Cordele Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cordele Road

    1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Cordele Road

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 15 sec · North Front Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ten Mile Road
17.7 mi · 28%
Jefferson Davis Highway
8.89 mi · 14%
Jewell Crowe Road
7.73 mi · 12%
Cordele Road
5.25 mi · 8%
East Washington Avenue
3.21 mi · 5%
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.92 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashburn
00h 36m from Fitzgerald
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Fitzgerald

#1 Fitzgerald

City in Ben Hill and Irwin counties in Georgia, United States

Population8,615
Coordinates31.7149100, -83.2526500
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: East Central Avenue (-83.25265, 31.714945)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.31 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.43
4.4 gal · 16.62 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitzgerald and Albany. The current time is 04:41:46.

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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.