Origin
Albany, GA
Night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Blackshear, GA
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
122.2 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
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6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
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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Blackshear, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, GA to Blackshear, GA covers 122.2 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 82, Sylvester Highway, US 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.7 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 122.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and Sylvester Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.7 miles on US 82.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Pine Avenue
Depart onto Pine Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Front Street
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
108.1 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
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Albany Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
5
113 mi into trip
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~2h 31m in
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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.
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
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Pine Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto North Front Street
75 ft
·
5 sec
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North Front Street
3
Continue on North Front Street
510 ft
·
14 sec
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North Front Street
4
Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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West Broad Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
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South Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 19 Business; US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
2.9 mi
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4 min
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East Oglethorpe Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business
8.5 mi
·
11 min
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Sylvester Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
11 mi
·
15 min
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US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 82; GA 520
18 mi
·
25 min
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US 82; GA 520
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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5th Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi
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18 min
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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 none lane.
14
Continue on US 82; GA 520
23 mi
·
26 min
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US 82; GA 520
Use the none lane.
15
Turn right onto Fulford Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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Fulford Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Avenue
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Albany Avenue
Use the left / none lanes.
17
Turn left onto US 84; US 1 Business; GA 38
3.1 mi
·
5 min
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Plant Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 84; GA 38
6.1 mi
·
8 min
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US 84; GA 38
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto GA 15; GA 121
26 ft
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0 sec
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West Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
GA 15; GA 121
Trip Plan
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 80 miles or 1h 49m 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 80 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.1 mi from Albany, GA · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.1 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.7 miles.
Arriving in Blackshear, GA
The final approach into Blackshear, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Blackshear, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.56 one way
$39.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| premium | $4.78 | $22.99 | $45.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
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, 2026-04-06.
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.
Destination
Blackshear, GA
Night in Blackshear on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
3 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albany, GA to Blackshear, GA covers 122.2 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, Sylvester Highway, US 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.1 miles from Albany, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Albany, GA to Blackshear, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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