How far is Ray City, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Ray City, GA to Albany, GA is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
78.07 mi
01h 26m
Flight
66.32 mi
106.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.32 mi
Kilometers
106.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.07 mi
Kilometers
125.64 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Ray City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ray City
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Albany
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ray City
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
Moultrie
GA

City in and the county seat of Colquitt County, Georgia, United States

From Ray City
37 mi
00h 43m
To Albany
41.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ray City and Albany.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    18 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cool Springs Road

    38 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    32.7 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Moultrie Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Oakridge Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Oakridge Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Radium Springs Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Radium Springs Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    128 m · 18 sec · South Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Broad Avenue

    2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue

    2057 ft · 45 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 Ray City and Albany.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Bypass
34.5 mi · 44%
Main Street
30.4 mi · 39%
Radium Springs Road
1.64 mi · 2%
Cool Springs Road
0.84 mi · 1%
East Oakridge Drive
0.69 mi · 1%
Moultrie Road
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Bypass

Continue straight

32.7 mi · 00h 40m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
66.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moultrie
00h 43m from Ray City
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ray City 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 Ray City to Albany?

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Moultrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Ray City and 41.1 miles from Albany.

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

The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ray City and Albany. Straight-line distance: 66.32 mi (106.73 km).

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#1 Ray City

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

Population1,094
Coordinates31.0746400, -83.1993200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.199344, 31.074764)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.43 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.52 gal · 20.86 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.22 $24.45
Premium $4.78 $13.19 $26.37
Diesel $5.62 $15.52 $31.04

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ray City and Albany. The current time is 05:01:10.

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.