How far is Bainbridge, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Bainbridge, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.7 miles (353.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
259.94 mi
04h 07m
Flight
219.75 mi
353.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.75 mi
Kilometers
353.65 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.94 mi
Kilometers
418.33 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Bainbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bainbridge
2026-04-23T05:00
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bainbridge
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
Columbus
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Bainbridge
129.1 mi
02h 03m
To Alpharetta
130.8 mi
02h 03m

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 NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broad Street

    24 m · 10 sec · South Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Shotwell Street

    2424 ft · 43 sec · East Shotwell Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1499 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Colquitt Highway

    18.7 mi · 23 min · Colquitt Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Crawford Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Crawford Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Martha Berry Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crawford Street
90.7 mi · 35%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 23%
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 19%
Colquitt Highway
18.7 mi · 7%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 4%
Martha Berry Highway
10.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

58.8 mi · 01h 05m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
219.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
02h 03m from Bainbridge
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bainbridge and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Bainbridge and 130.8 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 219.7 miles (353.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.32 one way or $72.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 219.75 mi (353.65 km).

Bainbridge

#1 Bainbridge

County seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States

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

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broad Street (-84.575615, 30.9038)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.72 L · about $36.32
Round trip
$72.64
18.34 gal · 69.44 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.32 $72.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.61 $81.23
Premium $4.78 $43.81 $87.63
Diesel $5.62 $51.57 $103.14

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 Alpharetta. The current time is 05:00:13.

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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.