How far is Augusta, GA from Bainbridge, GA?

The driving distance from Augusta, GA to Bainbridge, GA is about 289.3 miles (465.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.6 miles (376 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
289.31 mi
06h 05m
Flight
233.62 mi
375.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.62 mi
Kilometers
375.97 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.31 mi
Kilometers
465.6 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bainbridge
Sun, May 3, 11:22 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Sun, May 3, 5:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-05-03T05:17
Arrive Bainbridge
Sun, May 3, 11:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Centerville
GA

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

From Augusta
144.8 mi
03h 02m
To Bainbridge
144.5 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
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 Augusta and Bainbridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walton Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walton Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Milledgeville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Milledgeville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Deans Bridge Road

    27.6 mi · 38 min · Deans Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fenns Bridge Road

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Fenns Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3097 ft · 41 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Fall Line Freeway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Line Freeway

    45 m · 2 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Fall Line Freeway

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Irwinton Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Irwinton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jeffersonville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jeffersonville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Emery Road

    1969 ft · 37 sec · Emery Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Emery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Emery Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    2134 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway

    20.7 mi · 25 min · Liberty Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Broad Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Butler Street

    2462 ft · 50 sec · South Butler Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Boulevard Street

    1493 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Cairo Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Cairo Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    9 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Turn left

    2582 ft · 52 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    2944 ft · 59 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Pelham Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Old Pelham Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Old Pelham Road

  34. 34

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vada Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Albany Road

    2215 ft · 44 sec · Albany Road

  36. 36

    Continue on East Calhoun Street

    1582 ft · 39 sec · East Calhoun Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1999 ft · 41 sec · North Broad Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta 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
38 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
128 mi · 44%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 12%
Deans Bridge Road
27.6 mi · 10%
Liberty Expressway
24.9 mi · 9%
Fenns Bridge Road
16.6 mi · 6%
Cairo Road
10.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

65 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
233.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
03h 02m from Augusta
Leave By
11:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Augusta 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 Augusta to Bainbridge?

The road trip is about 289.3 miles (465.6 km) and usually takes 06h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Augusta and 144.5 miles from Bainbridge.

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

The direct path is about 233.6 miles (376 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.44 one way or $80.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Bainbridge. Straight-line distance: 233.62 mi (375.97 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Bainbridge

#2 Bainbridge

County seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States

Population12,137
Coordinates30.9038000, -84.5754700
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta (-81.97484, 33.47097)
End: Bainbridge (-84.57547, 30.9038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.21 gal
38.64 L · about $40.44
Round trip
$80.88
20.42 gal · 77.28 L
Estimated CO2
90.7 kg one way
Round trip: 181.5 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.44 $80.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.22 $90.44
Premium $4.78 $48.78 $97.57
Diesel $5.62 $57.42 $114.84

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 Augusta and Bainbridge. The current time is 05:17:41.

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.