Origin
Albany, GA
Evening in Albany on Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Bainbridge, GA
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, GA
Anna Shvets
Bainbridge, GA
Alex Stone
Trip Overview
The drive from Albany, GA to Bainbridge, GA covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Newton Road, GA 91, Bainbridge Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.3 miles on Newton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.28 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29 miles from Albany, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 58 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Newton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 36.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
202 ft
170 ft
Total Climb
0 ft
Total Descent
32 ft
Highest Point
202 ft
Elevation Range
32 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 91 / North Jefferson Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Albany, GA to Bainbridge, GA is easy. At 1h 24m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (GA 91 / West Gordon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 36.6 miles (GA 253 / Bainbridge Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Turn left onto GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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GA 91 / West Gordon Avenue
Turn right onto GA 91 / West Gordon Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
36.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
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GA 253 / Bainbridge Highway
Turn left onto GA 253 / Bainbridge Highway
Navigation decision point
4
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
US 27 Business; GA 1 Business / Dothan Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 27 Business; GA 1 Business / Dothan Road
Navigation decision point
3
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
US 27 Business; GA 1 Business; GA 97; GA 309 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto US 27 Business; GA 1 Business; GA 97; GA 309 / North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Road | 36.3 mi | 52m |
| GA 91 | 14 mi | 19m |
| Bainbridge Highway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Dothan Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Jefferson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Gordon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Newton Road
— 36.3 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Bainbridge, 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
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Newton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on GA 91
14 mi
·
19 min
·
GA 91
Use the none lane.
7
Turn left onto GA 253
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Bainbridge Highway
8
Continue on GA 253
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Newton Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 27 Business; GA 1 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dothan Road
10
Turn right onto US 27 Business; GA 1 Business; GA 97; GA 309
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Broad Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Broad Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29 miles from Albany, GA, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.3 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 58 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bainbridge, 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 58 miles and 1h 24m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Newton Road for about 36.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Albany, GA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bainbridge, GA
The final approach into Bainbridge, 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 Bainbridge, 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
$9.28 one way
$18.56 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| premium | $4.78 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.89 | $25.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Bainbridge, GA
Evening in Bainbridge on Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
1 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 24m 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 Bainbridge, GA covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Newton Road, GA 91, Bainbridge Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29 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 $9.28 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.
The drive from Albany, GA to Bainbridge, GA is easy. At 1h 24m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (GA 91 / West Gordon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 36.6 miles (GA 253 / Bainbridge Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Albany, GA to Bainbridge, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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