How far is Bainbridge, GA from Smyrna, GA?

The driving distance from Bainbridge, GA to Smyrna, GA is about 229.9 miles (370 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Road
229.93 mi
04h 00m
Flight
198.33 mi
319.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.33 mi
Kilometers
319.18 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.93 mi
Kilometers
370.04 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Sun, May 3, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Bainbridge
Sun, May 3, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bainbridge
2026-05-03T05:26
Arrive Smyrna
Sun, May 3, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 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
Unadilla
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Bainbridge
117 mi
02h 00m
To Smyrna
113 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broad Street

    1999 ft · 45 sec · South Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Calhoun Street

    1582 ft · 31 sec · East Calhoun Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Albany Road

    2215 ft · 44 sec · Albany Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Vada Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vada Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Pelham Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Old Pelham Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Pelham Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2944 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2582 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    10.5 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Butler Street

    2462 ft · 51 sec · South Butler Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    582 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Sylvester Highway

    1210 ft · 29 sec · Sylvester Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    21.9 mi · 27 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Fall Line Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Savannah

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    1500 ft · 41 sec · North Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Eatonton Highway

    102 m · 4 sec · Eatonton Highway

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Eatonton Highway

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Eatonton Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Gray Highway

    1055 ft · 29 sec · Gray Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  32. 32

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Madison Road Highway

    2587 ft · 40 sec · Madison Road Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Madison Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Madison Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Highway

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Buckhead Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Buckhead Road

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckhead Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
44 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 25%
Cordele Road
35.7 mi · 16%
West Broad Street
24.9 mi · 11%
Eatonton Highway
21.3 mi · 9%
Gray Highway
10.7 mi · 5%
Fall Line Freeway
9.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
198.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unadilla
02h 00m from Bainbridge
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Bainbridge and Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.9 miles (370 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117 miles from Bainbridge and 113 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.12 one way or $64.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 198.33 mi (319.18 km).

Bainbridge

#1 Bainbridge

County seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States

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

#2 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broad Street (-84.575615, 30.9038)
End: Buckhead Road (-83.404891, 33.598175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.11 gal
30.71 L · about $32.12
Round trip
$64.25
16.22 gal · 61.42 L
Estimated CO2
72.1 kg one way
Round trip: 144.1 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.12 $64.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.92 $71.84
Premium $4.78 $38.75 $77.50
Diesel $5.62 $45.61 $91.22

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 Bainbridge and Smyrna. The current time is 05:26:01.

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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.