Origin
Peachtree Corners, GA
Evening in Peachtree Corners on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 1m
Distance
256.5 mi
413 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peachtree Corners, GA
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Bainbridge, GA
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The drive from Peachtree Corners, GA to Bainbridge, GA covers 256.5 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on GA 141 South, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, I 285 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.11 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
128.3 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 1m drive with frequent turns across 256.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 1m 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 Peachtree Corners, GA to Bainbridge, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 141 South | — | — |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | — | — |
| I 285 West | — | — |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | — | — |
| I 85 North | — | — |
| I 85 South | — | — |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | — | — |
| US 27 South | — | — |
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Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Bainbridge, GA.
Start on Peachtree Parkway Northwest
Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
Merge slight left onto Victory Drive
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
Continue straight
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West, US 27 Business: Bainbridge, Donalsonville
Turn left onto Dothan Road
Turn right onto North Broad Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 56 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.3 miles or 2h 30m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bainbridge, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, GA
This is one driving day of about 256.5 miles and 5h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128.3 mi from Peachtree Corners, GA · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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.
A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 128.3 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$40.11 one way
$80.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $43.86 | $87.71 |
| premium | $4.70 | $47.47 | $94.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.63 | $113.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77 | 0 | $26.93 | $12.31 |
| Efficient EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.44 | $10.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.6 | 1 | $35.91 | $16.42 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Peachtree Corners on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Bainbridge on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
79°F
Columbus, GA
128 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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