How far is Atlanta, GA from Bainbridge, GA?

The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Bainbridge, GA is about 232.4 miles (374 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.42 mi
04h 32m
Flight
196.89 mi
316.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.89 mi
Kilometers
316.86 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.42 mi
Kilometers
374.05 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bainbridge
Sun, May 3, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in Atlanta
Sun, May 3, 2:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-05-03T05:17
Arrive Bainbridge
Sun, May 3, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cusseta
GA

Consolidated city-county in and county seat of Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States

From Atlanta
116.4 mi
02h 16m
To Bainbridge
116 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast

    59 m · 9 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

    132 m · 16 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest

    2258 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Pulliam Street Southwest

    3117 ft · 1 min · Pulliam Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South, I 85 South

    977 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    3223 ft · 50 sec · Downtown Connector

  7. 7

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  8. 8

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

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    50.5 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

    1259 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    36.3 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    37.9 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    25.4 mi · 32 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West, US 27 Business: Bainbridge, Donalsonville

    915 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Dothan Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dothan Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1999 ft · 41 sec · North Broad Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Berry Highway
108 mi · 46%
I 85 South
55.5 mi · 24%
Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 22%
Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 5%
James Wendell George Parkway
2.34 mi · 1%
Dothan Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

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

55.5 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
196.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cusseta
02h 16m from Atlanta
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Atlanta and Mostly Clear near Bainbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.4 miles (374 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cusseta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Atlanta and 116 miles from Bainbridge.

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

The direct path is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.48 one way or $64.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Atlanta and Mostly Clear near Bainbridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Bainbridge. Straight-line distance: 196.89 mi (316.86 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Bainbridge

#2 Bainbridge

County seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States

Population12,137
Coordinates30.9038000, -84.5754700
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlanta (-84.38798, 33.749)
End: Bainbridge (-84.57547, 30.9038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.2 gal
31.05 L · about $32.48
Round trip
$64.96
16.4 gal · 62.1 L
Estimated CO2
72.9 kg one way
Round trip: 145.7 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.48 $64.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.32 $72.64
Premium $4.78 $39.18 $78.36
Diesel $5.62 $46.12 $92.23

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Bainbridge. The current time is 05:17:40.

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.