How far is Albany, GA from Bainbridge, GA?

The driving distance from Albany, GA to Bainbridge, GA is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.96 mi
01h 23m
Flight
52.8 mi
84.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.8 mi
Kilometers
84.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.96 mi
Kilometers
93.28 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bainbridge
Sat, Apr 11, 1:59 PM EDT
Return by in Albany
Sat, Apr 11, 3:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-11T12:35
Arrive Bainbridge
Sat, Apr 11, 1:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newton
GA

City in and the county seat of Baker County, Georgia, United States

From Albany
29 mi
00h 41m
To Bainbridge
29 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Bainbridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Bainbridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Avenue

    23 m · 9 sec · Pine Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    541 ft · 17 sec · North Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    3127 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Gordon Avenue

    140 m · 11 sec · West Gordon Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Newton Road

    21.8 mi · 32 min · Newton Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    14 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bainbridge Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Bainbridge Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Newton Road

    14.6 mi · 20 min · Newton Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dothan Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dothan Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1999 ft · 41 sec · North Broad Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Bainbridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Newton Road
50.4 mi · 87%
Bainbridge Highway
5.65 mi · 10%
Dothan Road
0.75 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Street
0.59 mi · 1%
North Broad Street
0.38 mi · 1%
North Jefferson Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Newton Road

Continue on Newton Road

21.8 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 41m from Albany
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albany and Sunny near Bainbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Bainbridge?

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Albany and 29 miles from Bainbridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.08 one way or $16.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Sunny near Bainbridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Bainbridge. Straight-line distance: 52.8 mi (84.98 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Bainbridge

#2 Bainbridge

County seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States

Population12,137
Coordinates30.9038000, -84.5754700
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Albany (-84.15574, 31.57851)
End: Bainbridge (-84.57547, 30.9038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $8.08
Round trip
$16.16
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.08 $16.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.04 $18.07
Premium $4.78 $9.75 $19.49
Diesel $5.62 $11.47 $22.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Bainbridge. The current time is 12:35:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.