How far is Bainbridge, GA from Albany, GA?

The driving distance from Bainbridge, GA to Albany, GA is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.5 mi
01h 18m
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
70.5 mi
Kilometers
113.46 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Bainbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bainbridge
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bainbridge
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 Bainbridge
29 mi
00h 39m
To Albany
41.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broad Street

    1999 ft · 48 sec · South Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Calhoun Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Calhoun Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Newton Road

    14.6 mi · 20 min · Newton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bainbridge Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Bainbridge Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    35.9 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    3082 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    586 ft · 22 sec · North Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pine Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Newton Road
14.6 mi · 21%
Bainbridge Highway
5.65 mi · 8%
East Calhoun Street
0.75 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Street
0.58 mi · 1%
South Broad Street
0.38 mi · 1%
North Jefferson Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

35.9 mi · 00h 52m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 39m from Bainbridge
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bainbridge and Sunny near Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 Bainbridge and 41.5 miles from Albany.

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 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Bainbridge

#1 Bainbridge

County seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States

Population12,137
Coordinates30.9038000, -84.5754700
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Albany

#2 Albany

The capital of Georgia.

Population70,839
Coordinates31.5785100, -84.1557400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broad Street (-84.575615, 30.9038)
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.78 $11.90 $23.79
Diesel $5.62 $14.00 $28.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bainbridge and Albany. The current time is 05:59:00.

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.