How far is Pennington, GA from Americus, GA?
The driving distance from Pennington, GA to Americus, GA is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Schley 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 Pennington and Americus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennington and Americus.
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Start on Watermelon Road
63 m · 15 sec · Watermelon Road
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Turn sharp right onto Bailey Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Bailey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto East Forsyth Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto North Lee Street
100 m · 7 sec · North Lee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennington and Americus.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
4.97 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pennington and Mostly Clear near Americus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pennington to Americus?
The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Ellaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Pennington and 8 miles from Americus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pennington and Mostly Clear near Americus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pennington and Americus. Straight-line distance: 10.46 mi (16.83 km).
#1 Pennington
Pennington is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.1601600, -84.0871300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Americus
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 14,987 |
| Coordinates | 32.0723900, -84.2326900 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lee Street (-84.232536, 32.072385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
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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