Origin
Blakely, GA
Night in Blakely on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blakely, GA to Albany, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
52.1 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 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blakely, GA
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Albany, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Blakely to Albany, Georgia, you are looking at a manageable 52.1-mile trek through the heart of the Southeast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal choice for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, the route is highly economical for travelers. You will navigate primarily via Leary Road, Pioneer Road, and the Arlington Highway, keeping you off the interstates entirely. Since both locations sit within the same region, the drive offers a consistent feel that avoids the need for complex travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leary Road | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Pioneer Road | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| Arlington Highway | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Newton Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Magnolia Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Blakely Road Southwest | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Albany Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Leary Road
— 17.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blakely, GA and Albany, GA.
1
Start on US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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US 27 Business; GA 39; GA 62
2
Continue on GA 62
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Magnolia Street
3
Continue on GA 62
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Arlington Highway
4
Continue on GA 62
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Blakely Road Southwest
5
At end of road, turn left onto GA 45; GA 216
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue South
6
Turn right onto GA 62
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Pioneer Road
7
Turn right onto GA 37; GA 62
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
Depot Street
8
Continue on GA 37; GA 62
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Newton Road
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 37; GA 62
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Highway
10
Continue on GA 62
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Leary Road
11
Turn left onto GA 62; GA 91
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Newton Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on GA 91
460 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Gordon Avenue
13
Turn left onto GA 91
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on GA 91
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Pine Avenue
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pine Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Pine Avenue
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 26.1 miles from Blakely, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 14 and 52.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
GA 45; GA 216 / Highland Avenue South
At end of road, turn left onto GA 45; GA 216 / Highland Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
GA 62 / Pioneer Road
Turn right onto GA 62 / Pioneer Road
Navigation decision point
6
45.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
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GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road
Turn left onto GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
GA 91 / South Jefferson Street
Turn left onto GA 91 / South Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Pine Avenue
Turn right onto Pine Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.15 one way
$16.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
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 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $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
Albany, GA
Night in Albany on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°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
1 degrees warmer 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you alert from start to finish. Because this route has a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate cruising; instead, you'll encounter a series of local roads that require your full attention. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 17.3 miles while traveling on Leary Road, which provides a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns. The overall personality of the drive is intimate and grounded, trading monotonous highway miles for a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. It is a straightforward trip, but be prepared for the winding nature of the local road network.
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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in near GA 45; GA 216 / Highland Avenue South.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles (GA 45; GA 216 / Highland Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (GA 62 / Pioneer Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.8 miles (GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Albany, GA
Full guide →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.
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: 52.1 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%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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: at 14 miles (GA 45; GA 216 / Highland Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (GA 62 / Pioneer Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.8 miles (GA 62; GA 91 / Newton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albany, 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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