How far is Leslie, GA from Pennington, GA?

The driving distance from Leslie, GA to Pennington, GA is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.34 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.14 mi
22.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.14 mi
Kilometers
22.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.34 mi
Kilometers
27.91 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennington
Wed, Apr 15, 6:13 PM EDT
Return by in Leslie
Wed, Apr 15, 6:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leslie
2026-04-15T17:42
Arrive Pennington
Wed, Apr 15, 6:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Leslie
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Americus
GA

City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

From Leslie
8.7 mi
00h 15m
To Pennington
8.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leslie and Pennington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leslie and Pennington.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bailey Avenue

    8 m · 3 sec · North Bailey Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seaboard Street

    1300 ft · 39 sec · Seaboard Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Luke Street

    2394 ft · 48 sec · North Luke Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bailey Avenue

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Bailey Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Middle River Road

    1 km · 1 min · Middle River Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bailey Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bailey Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bailey Avenue

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Bailey Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Watermelon Road

    63 m · 9 sec · Watermelon Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watermelon Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leslie and Pennington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bailey Avenue
14.8 mi · 85%
Seaboard Street
1.44 mi · 8%
Middle River Road
0.64 mi · 4%
North Luke Street
0.45 mi · 3%
Watermelon Road
0.04 mi
North Bailey Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Bailey Avenue

Continue on Bailey Avenue

8.14 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Americus
00h 15m from Leslie
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leslie and Sunny near Pennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leslie to Pennington?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Americus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Leslie and 8.6 miles from Pennington.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leslie and Sunny near Pennington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leslie and Pennington. Straight-line distance: 14.14 mi (22.76 km).

Leslie

#1 Leslie

City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

Population371
Coordinates31.9554500, -84.0865700
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pennington

Pennington is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.1601600, -84.0871300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Leslie (-84.08657, 31.95545)
End: Pennington (-84.08713, 32.16016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.42
Round trip
$4.83
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.42 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.70 $5.40
Premium $4.78 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $5.62 $3.43 $6.86

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Leslie and Pennington. The current time is 17:42:13.

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.