How far is Bainbridge, GA from Gainesville, GA?

The driving distance from Bainbridge, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
289.48 mi
04h 36m
Flight
238.55 mi
383.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.55 mi
Kilometers
383.91 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.48 mi
Kilometers
465.88 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in Bainbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bainbridge
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 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
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Bainbridge
143.1 mi
02h 18m
To Gainesville
146.4 mi
02h 18m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Lanier Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen City Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

    2260 ft · 49 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Green Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crawford Street
90.7 mi · 31%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 20%
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 17%
Lanier Parkway
19.7 mi · 7%
Colquitt Highway
18.7 mi · 6%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 5%
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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
238.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
02h 18m from Bainbridge
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bainbridge and Sunny near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.1 miles from Bainbridge and 146.4 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.48 one way or $80.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 238.55 mi (383.91 km).

Bainbridge

#1 Bainbridge

County seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States

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

#2 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broad Street (-84.575615, 30.9038)
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.67 L · about $40.48
Round trip
$80.96
20.44 gal · 77.34 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.48 $80.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.26 $90.53
Premium $4.78 $48.83 $97.66
Diesel $5.62 $57.48 $114.95

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 Gainesville. The current time is 03:15:27.

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.