Origin
Bainbridge, GA
Night in Bainbridge on Sunday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bainbridge, GA to Atlanta, GA
Drive Time
4h 31m
Distance
231.8 mi
373 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 18m
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6 AM
4h 32m
8 AM
4h 59m
10 AM
4h 41m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 42m
5 PM
4h 57m
8 PM
4h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bainbridge, GA
Alex Stone
Atlanta, GA
Kelly
Trip Overview
Traveling from Bainbridge to Atlanta covers 231.8 miles through the heart of Georgia, typically taking about 4 hours and 31 minutes of drive time. Because this is a straightforward trek, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stop. You should budget approximately $37 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes US 27, the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, and the Chet Atkins Parkway. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast, the drive maintains a consistent regional character throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.9 miles from Bainbridge, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps you moving across diverse road types. With 59% of the route consisting of highway driving, you will experience a balance between steady cruising and navigating more localized stretches. Expect a significant portion of your time on the road to be spent on US 27, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 86.3 miles. The transition between these road types means the driving environment shifts as you progress, requiring you to remain attentive as you move from the quieter southern stretches toward the more active corridors approaching Atlanta.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 121.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 231.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 121.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 230.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 230.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
121.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
8
230.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 28m in
Take the exit toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 246
Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia S...
8
230.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
6
231.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 30m in
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Fulton Street Southwest
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
231.3 mi into trip
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~4h 30m in
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Capitol Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 86.3 mi | 1h 42m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 58.8 mi | 1h 5m |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 49.2 mi | 53m |
| Colquitt Highway | 18.7 mi | 22m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| Crawford Street | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Downtown Connector | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Capitol Avenue Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 86.3 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bainbridge, GA and Atlanta, GA.
1
Start on South Broad Street
78 ft
·
10 sec
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South Broad Street
2
Turn left onto US 84 Business; GA 38 Business; 97; 309
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Shotwell Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 84 Business; 38 Business
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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US 84 Business; 38 Business
4
Merge onto US 27; US 84; GA 1; GA 38
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Colquitt Highway
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 27; GA 1
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Crawford Street
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on US 27; GA 1
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 27; GA 1
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on US 27; GA 1
19 mi
·
22 min
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US 27; GA 1
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on US 27; GA 1
57 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
US 27; GA 1
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
12
Continue on I 185
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 85
59 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 75; I 85
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Downtown Connector
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 246
Toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fulton Street Southwest
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Use the none lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Capitol Avenue Southeast
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 231.8-mile journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the drive and keep your energy levels consistent. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to manage the traffic flow as you approach the city. Since you have a single primary stretch of over 86 miles, use that time to settle into a steady rhythm before hitting the more variable sections of the route. Keep your fuel budget of $37 in mind when planning your refueling intervals, and stay flexible with your pace to account for the mixed nature of the roads encountered between Bainbridge and Atlanta.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115.9 miles from Bainbridge, GA, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.3 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.9 miles or 2h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlanta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bainbridge, 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 Bainbridge, GA
This is one driving day of about 231.8 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bainbridge, 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 27 for about 86.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.9 mi from Bainbridge, GA · 2h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 115.9 miles from Bainbridge, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.3 miles.
Arriving in Atlanta, GA
The final approach into Atlanta, 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 Atlanta, 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
$37.10 one way
$74.19 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $40.42 | $80.84 |
| premium | $4.78 | $43.60 | $87.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.50 | $103.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.34 | $11.13 |
| Efficient EV | 58 | 0 | $20.28 | $9.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.7 | 1 | $32.45 | $14.84 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Atlanta, GA
Night in Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
58°F
Abbeville, AL
116 mi in
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
29 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
4h 31m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bainbridge, GA to Atlanta, GA covers 231.8 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.9 miles from Bainbridge, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 231.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 121.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 230.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 230.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bainbridge, GA to Atlanta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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