Connecting Albany to Blackshear is a straightforward 122.2-mile journey across Southeast Georgia. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 45 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize US 82 and US 84, keeping your navigation simple and direct. With a fuel budget of approximately $20, it is an affordable excursion for travelers looking to traverse this corner of the state. Because the route remains entirely within the Southeast region, you will find a consistent atmosphere throughout the drive. It is an ideal choice if you prefer a focused, efficient transit between these two Georgia communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.1 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 82
93.7 mi
2h
Sylvester Highway
8.5 mi
11m
US 84
6.1 mi
8m
Albany Avenue
4.9 mi
8m
Plant Avenue
3.1 mi
5m
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi
4m
5th Street East
1.5 mi
2m
Fulford Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 93.7 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Blackshear, GA.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
0.4 mi·44 sec·Pine Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
75 ft·5 sec·North Front Street
3
Continue on North Front Street
510 ft·14 sec·North Front Street
4
Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
0.4 mi·52 sec·West Broad Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft·9 sec·South Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 19 Business; US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi·4 min·East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
8.5 mi·11 min·Sylvester Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
11 mi·15 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 82; GA 520
18 mi·25 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
1.5 mi·2 min·5th Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi·18 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 82; GA 520
26 mi·32 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 82; GA 520
23 mi·26 min·US 82; GA 520
15
Turn right onto Fulford Road
0.5 mi·57 sec·Fulford Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
4.9 mi·8 min·Albany Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38
3.1 mi·5 min·Plant Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 84; GA 38
6.1 mi·8 min·US 84; GA 38
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto GA 15; GA 121
26 ft·0 sec·West Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
GA 15; GA 121
Trip Plan
Since the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid peak traffic. Plan for at least one stop during the 2-hour and 45-minute trek to stretch your legs and refresh. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early on, as the long 93.7-mile stretch on US 82 means you should ensure your tank is topped off before you commit to the primary highway segment. By pacing your transit, you can easily arrive in Blackshear feeling relaxed rather than rushed. Use the $20 fuel estimate as a baseline for your travel budget, but keep a little extra set aside for any local driving you plan to do upon arrival.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.1 miles from Albany, GA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.1 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackshear, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albany, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albany, GA
This is one driving day of about 122.2 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Albany, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 93.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 113 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Pine Avenue
Depart onto Pine Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|North Front Street
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
108.1 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|Albany Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
113 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38 / Plant Avenue
Turn left onto US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38 / Plant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.11 one way
$38.22 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$20.89
$41.79
premium
$4.70
$22.62
$45.23
diesel
$5.61
$26.98
$53.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.7
0
$12.83
$5.87
Efficient EV
30.6
0
$10.69
$4.89
EV Truck/SUV
48.9
0
$17.11
$7.82
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Albany, GA
Late night
in Albany on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Blackshear, GA
Late night
in Blackshear on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 82% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 93.7 miles along US 82. While the Sylvester Highway serves as a primary artery, the road maintains a consistent character that favors steady progress over technical maneuvering. You won't find many sharp curves or complex intersections here, allowing for a predictable driving experience. Expect a functional transit that prioritizes speed and efficiency, perfect for drivers who want to cover the 122.2 miles without frequent lane changes or complex detours.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.7 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Sylvester Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pine Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Albany is a city of 72,000 people (2019) in Dougherty County in Georgia's Plantation Midlands region. It is part of the Black Belt, the extensive area in the Deep South of cotton plantations. During 1961–1962, African Americans in Albany played a prominent role in the Civil Rights Movement, founding the Albany Movement, a desegregation and voters' rights coalition formed in 1961. Ray Charles, the singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer, was born here, and is remembered in a park with a statue.
The longest stretch is about 93.7 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pine Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (North Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (South Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blackshear, GA before heading back.
