Origin
Albany, GA
Late night in Albany on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Blakely, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, GA
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Blakely, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Albany to Blakely, Georgia, you are looking at a quick 52-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes to complete. This Southeast excursion is best suited for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily manage the drive without needing to book an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel for the round trip, making this a very budget-friendly transit. You will primarily utilize local routes, including Leary Road, Mercer Avenue, and Arlington Highway, rather than major interstates. Because this is a straightforward local drive, it serves as a simple and efficient way to navigate between these two regional hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leary Road | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Mercer Avenue | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| Arlington Highway | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Newton Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Blakely Road Southwest | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Magnolia Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Albany Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue North | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Leary Road
— 17.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Blakely, GA.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
75 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Avenue
2
Turn left onto GA 91
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
3
Continue on GA 91
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto GA 91
460 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Gordon Avenue
5
Continue on GA 91
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Newton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto GA 62
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Leary Road
7
Continue on GA 62
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Highway
8
Turn straight onto GA 37; GA 62
204 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Depot Street
9
Continue on GA 37; GA 62
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Newton Road
10
Turn left onto GA 62
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Mercer Avenue
11
Turn left onto 45; 62; 216
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Highland Avenue North
12
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 62
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Blakely Road Southwest
13
Continue on GA 62
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Arlington Highway
14
Continue on GA 62
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Magnolia Street
15
Enter roundabout onto US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62
338 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62
16
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Turn left onto GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
GA 62 / Leary Road
Turn right onto GA 62 / Leary Road
Navigation decision point
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
GA 62 / Mercer Avenue
Turn left onto GA 62 / Mercer Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
37.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
45; 62; 216 / Highland Avenue North
Turn left onto 45; 62; 216 / Highland Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62
Enter roundabout onto US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.13 one way
$16.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Blakely, GA
Late night in Blakely on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Morgan, GA
26 mi in
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
25 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
1h 19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy experience on this local drive, as the route avoids highway stretches entirely. You will spend your time navigating secondary roads, with the longest uninterrupted segment being a 17.3-mile stretch on Leary Road. The lack of highway miles means you should anticipate a slower, more deliberate pace rather than a high-speed interstate grind. Behind the wheel, you will find that the character of the road stays consistent throughout, requiring your full attention due to the frequent turns. It is a practical, no-frills path that keeps you engaged with the local landscape for the duration of the 52-mile trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.3 mi on Leary Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 91 / North Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 7 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 (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (GA 62 / Leary Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (GA 62 / Mercer Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Albany, GA
Full guide →Founded 1836
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.
Top landmarks
- • Albany Municipal Auditorium — concert hall and multi-use auditorium in Albany, Georgia
- • Old St. Teresa Catholic Church — church building in Albany, United States of America
- • United States Post Office and Courthouse — historic building in Albany, Georgia
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.3 miles on Leary Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (GA 62 / Leary Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.5 miles (GA 62 / Mercer Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blakely, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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