How far is Pelham, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Pelham, GA to Albany, GA is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.97 mi
00h 41m
Flight
31.12 mi
50.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.12 mi
Kilometers
50.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.97 mi
Kilometers
59.49 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Pelham
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Albany
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Baconton
GA

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

From Pelham
18 mi
00h 20m
To Albany
19 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
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 Pelham and Albany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hand Avenue West

    96 m · 12 sec · Hand Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Railroad Street Northeast

    114 m · 7 sec · East Railroad Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on East Railroad Street Northeast

    49 m · 3 sec · East Railroad Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Curry Street Northeast

    1280 ft · 26 sec · Curry Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Curry Street Northeast

    2549 ft · 53 sec · Curry Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    541 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    22.2 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234 West: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

    1510 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

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

    1273 ft · 29 sec · Moultrie Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Moultrie Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Oakridge Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Oakridge Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Radium Springs Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Radium Springs Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    128 m · 18 sec · South Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Curry Street Northeast
23.1 mi · 62%
Radium Springs Road
1.64 mi · 4%
Moultrie Road
0.92 mi · 2%
East Oakridge Drive
0.69 mi · 2%
Pine Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
East Broad Avenue
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Curry Street Northeast

Continue straight

22.2 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baconton
00h 20m from Pelham
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pelham 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 Pelham to Albany?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baconton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Pelham and 19 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Albany. Straight-line distance: 31.12 mi (50.09 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

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

Population3,408
Coordinates31.1280200, -84.1530400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.152949, 31.12803)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.80 $11.60
Premium $4.78 $6.26 $12.52
Diesel $5.62 $7.37 $14.73

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 Pelham and Albany. The current time is 21:26:49.

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.