How far is Gainesville, GA from Bainbridge, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Bainbridge, GA is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harris County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Bainbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Bainbridge.
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Start on Green Street
11 m · 4 sec · Green Street
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Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
56 m · 5 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · E. E. Butler Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 985 South: Atlanta
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
21.2 mi · 23 min · Lanier Parkway
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
26.7 mi · 32 min
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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 Gainesville 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.
Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Bainbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Bainbridge?
The road trip is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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 143.5 miles from Gainesville and 143.2 miles from Bainbridge.
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 48.1 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 5:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.09 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Bainbridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Bainbridge. Straight-line distance: 238.55 mi (383.91 km).
#1 Gainesville
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,213 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978800, -83.8240700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $40.09 | $80.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $48.35 | $96.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $56.91 | $113.83 |
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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