How far is Americus, GA from Pennington, GA?
The driving distance from Americus, GA to Pennington, GA is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Americus and Pennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Americus and Pennington.
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Start on North Lee Street
21 m · 9 sec · North Lee Street
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Turn left onto East Lamar Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Tripp Street
733 ft · 23 sec · Tripp Street
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Continue on Crawford Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · Crawford Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Bailey Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Bailey Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Watermelon Road
63 m · 9 sec · Watermelon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Watermelon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Americus and Pennington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Crawford Street
Exit the roundabout
4.97 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Americus and Sunny near Pennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Americus to Pennington?
The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ellaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Americus and 6.9 miles from Pennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Americus and Sunny near Pennington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Americus and Pennington. Straight-line distance: 10.46 mi (16.83 km).
#1 Americus
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 14,987 |
| Coordinates | 32.0723900, -84.2326900 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pennington
Pennington is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.1601600, -84.0871300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennington (-84.08713, 32.16016)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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