Origin
Gainesville, GA
Late night in Gainesville on Friday
Local time
4:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, GA to Bainbridge, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 34m
Distance
286.7 mi
461 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 21m
★
6 AM
5h 35m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 44m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
6h 0m
8 PM
5h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gainesville, GA
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Bainbridge, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Bainbridge, GA covers 286.7 miles and takes about 5h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, E, I 985 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
143.3 miles from Gainesville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 34m. Total distance: 286.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 34m drive with frequent turns across 286.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
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 5h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gainesville, GA to Bainbridge, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast | — | — |
| E | — | — |
| I 985 South | — | — |
| Lanier Parkway | — | — |
| James Wendell George Parkway | — | — |
| I 85 South | — | — |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | — | — |
| US 27 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, GA and Bainbridge, GA.
1
Start on Green Street
36 ft
·
4 sec
·
Green Street
2
Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
3
Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
E. E. Butler Parkway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 985 South: Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 985 South: Atlanta
5
Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Lanier Parkway
6
Merge slight left
6.6 mi
·
7 min
7
Keep slight right
27 mi
·
32 min
8
Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
10
Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
51 mi
·
55 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
12
Merge slight left onto Victory Drive
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Victory Drive
13
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
36 mi
·
42 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
14
Continue straight
38 mi
·
45 min
15
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue straight
3.9 mi
·
4 min
17
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
18
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
19
Continue straight
25 mi
·
32 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West, US 27 Business: Bainbridge, Donalsonville
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 84 West, US 27 Business: Bainbridge, Donalsonville
21
Turn left onto Dothan Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dothan Road
22
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Broad Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 143.3 miles from Gainesville, GA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
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 63 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.3 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 34m
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 Gainesville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Gainesville, GA
This is one driving day of about 286.7 miles and 5h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Gainesville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.3 mi from Gainesville, GA · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.3 miles from Gainesville, 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
$44.83 one way
$89.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $49.02 | $98.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $53.06 | $106.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.30 | $126.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86 | 1 | $30.10 | $13.76 |
| Efficient EV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.09 | $11.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.7 | 1 | $40.14 | $18.35 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Bainbridge on Friday
Local time
4:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
30 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
5h 34m 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 Gainesville, GA to Bainbridge, GA covers 286.7 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, E, I 985 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.3 miles from Gainesville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.83 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 straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gainesville, GA to Bainbridge, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gainesville, GA to Bainbridge, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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