Origin
Pennington, GA
Evening in Pennington on Wednesday
Local time
8:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennington, GA to Leslie, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Pennington, GA to Leslie, GA covers 17.3 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bailey Avenue, US 280, Middle River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on Bailey Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.71 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
8.7 miles from Pennington, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 17.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bailey Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
437 ft
296 ft
Total Climb
207 ft
Total Descent
281 ft
Highest Point
437 ft
~3.7 mi in
Elevation Range
142 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 195 / Bailey Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 195 / Bailey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (GA 195 / Middle River Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (GA 195 / Bailey Avenue): 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.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 195 / Bailey Avenue
Turn left onto GA 195 / Bailey Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
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~11m in
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GA 195 / Middle River Road
At end of road, turn left onto GA 195 / Middle River Road
Navigation decision point
3
7.3 mi into trip
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~13m in
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GA 195 / Bailey Avenue
Turn right onto GA 195 / Bailey Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
15.9 mi into trip
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~28m in
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US 280; GA 30; GA 195
Turn right onto US 280; GA 30; GA 195
Navigation decision point
5
17.3 mi into trip
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~31m in
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GA 118; GA 195 / North Bailey Avenue
Turn left onto GA 118; GA 195 / North Bailey Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey Avenue | 14.8 mi | 26m |
| US 280 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Middle River Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Luke Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Seaboard Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Watermelon Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Bailey Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bailey Avenue
— 14.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennington, GA and Leslie, GA.
1
Start on Watermelon Road
205 ft
·
10 sec
·
Watermelon Road
2
Turn left onto GA 195
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Bailey Avenue
3
Continue on GA 195
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bailey Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto GA 195
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Middle River Road
5
Turn right onto GA 195
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Bailey Avenue
6
Continue on GA 195
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Luke Street
7
Turn right onto US 280; GA 30; GA 195
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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US 280; GA 30; GA 195
8
Turn slight left onto Seaboard Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Seaboard Street
9
Turn left onto GA 118; GA 195
25 ft
·
0 sec
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North Bailey Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
GA 118; GA 195
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 8.7 miles from Pennington, GA, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.8 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 17 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.7 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leslie, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Pennington, GA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pennington, GA
This is one driving day of about 17.3 miles and 31m.
At 17.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Bailey Avenue for about 14.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.7 mi from Pennington, GA · 15m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.7 miles from Pennington, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Leslie, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Leslie, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.71 one way
$5.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Leslie, GA
Evening in Leslie on Wednesday
Local time
8:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 Pennington, GA to Leslie, GA covers 17.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bailey Avenue, US 280, Middle River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Pennington, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.71 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.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 195 / Bailey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (GA 195 / Middle River Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (GA 195 / Bailey Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pennington, GA to Leslie, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 296 ft to 437 ft elevation with about 207 ft of total climbing.
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