How far is Macon, GA from Bainbridge, GA?
The driving distance from Macon, GA to Bainbridge, GA is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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.
Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Bainbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Bainbridge.
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Start on Mulberry Street
91 m · 20 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on Spring Street
78 m · 6 sec · Spring Street
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Hardeman Avenue
874 ft · 32 sec · Hardeman Avenue
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Turn left
127 m · 17 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2134 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway
20.7 mi · 25 min · Liberty Expressway
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Butler Street
2462 ft · 50 sec · South Butler Street
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Turn right onto South Boulevard Street
1493 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard Street
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Continue on Cairo Road
10.2 mi · 14 min · Cairo Road
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Turn right
9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
2582 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
2944 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Pelham Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Pelham Road
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Turn right onto Old Pelham Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Old Pelham Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vada Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Vada Road
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Continue on Albany Road
2215 ft · 44 sec · Albany Road
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Continue on East Calhoun Street
1582 ft · 39 sec · East Calhoun Street
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Turn left 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 Macon 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.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
64.3 mi · 01h 09m
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 Macon and Mostly Clear near Bainbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Bainbridge?
The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Macon and 83 miles from Bainbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.25 one way or $46.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Macon and Mostly Clear near Bainbridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Bainbridge. Straight-line distance: 144.81 mi (233.05 km).
#1 Macon
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 152,663 |
| Coordinates | 32.8406900, -83.6324000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.00 | $52.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.05 | $56.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.01 | $66.03 |
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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