How far is Brookhaven, GA from Bainbridge, GA?
The driving distance from Brookhaven, GA to Bainbridge, GA is about 242.5 miles (390.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookhaven and Bainbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven and Bainbridge.
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Start on the route
121 m · 34 sec
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Turn left
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
42 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Peachtree Road Northeast
132 m · 11 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Dresden Drive Northeast
60 m · 11 sec · Dresden Drive Northeast
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Take the ramp left
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Peachtree Road Northeast
959 ft · 26 sec · Peachtree Road Northeast
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Turn left onto North Druid Hills Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Druid Hills Road
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Turn right onto Buford Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Buford Highway
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Continue on Buford-Spring Connector
1.8 mi · 3 min · Buford-Spring Connector
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Take the exit slight right
2439 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
1259 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
36.3 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue straight
37.9 mi · 46 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
25.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West, US 27 Business: Bainbridge, Donalsonville
915 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Dothan Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dothan Road
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1999 ft · 41 sec · North Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookhaven and Bainbridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
55.5 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookhaven to Bainbridge?
The road trip is about 242.5 miles (390.3 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 121.5 miles from Brookhaven and 121.1 miles from Bainbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.91 one way or $67.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookhaven and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookhaven and Bainbridge. Straight-line distance: 204.61 mi (329.28 km).
#1 Brookhaven
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,112 |
| Coordinates | 33.8584400, -84.3402000 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bainbridge
County seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 12,137 |
| Coordinates | 30.9038000, -84.5754700 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bainbridge (-84.57547, 30.9038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $33.91 | $67.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.91 | $75.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.90 | $81.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.14 | $96.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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