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Trip from Peachtree Corners, GA to Bainbridge, GA

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 48m ★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America

Peachtree Corners, GA

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county seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States

Bainbridge, GA

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Trip Overview

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 .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 1m drive with frequent turns across 256.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GA 141 South 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

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.

Main Roads

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

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: GA 141 South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Bainbridge, GA.

1

Start on Peachtree Parkway Northwest

1.8 mi · 3 min · Peachtree Parkway Northwest
2

Take the exit straight toward GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee

0.2 mi · 15 sec · GA 141 South: Doraville, Chamblee
3

Merge slight left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

3.5 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
4

Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga

0.3 mi · 49 sec · I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
5

Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

30 mi · 35 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery

0.2 mi · 19 sec · I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
8

Merge slight left

47 mi · 50 min
9

Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

51 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
10

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
11

Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

12 mi · 15 min · Victory Drive
12

Continue on Martha Berry Highway

36 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway
13

Continue straight

38 mi · 45 min
14

Continue straight

1.7 mi · 1 min
15

Continue straight

3.9 mi · 4 min
16

Continue straight

0.9 mi · 1 min
17

Continue straight

1.9 mi · 2 min
18

Continue straight

25 mi · 32 min
19

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
20

Turn left onto Dothan Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dothan Road
21

Turn right onto North Broad Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · North Broad Street
22

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 128.3 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA, or about 2h 30m 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, GA

This is one driving day of about 256.5 miles and 5h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Peachtree Corners, 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 128.3 mi from Peachtree Corners, GA · 2h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, GA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Union City, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 128.3 miles from Peachtree Corners, 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

$40.11 one way

$80.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 9, 2026

Origin

Peachtree Corners, GA

Evening in Peachtree Corners on Wednesday

Local time

7:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bainbridge, GA

Evening in Bainbridge on Wednesday

Local time

7:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

15 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 1m 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 Peachtree Corners, GA to Bainbridge, GA covers 256.5 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GA 141 South, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, I 285 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.3 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.11 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 1m 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 Peachtree Corners, GA to Bainbridge, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Peachtree Corners, GA to Bainbridge, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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