How far is Pennington, GA from Leslie, GA?
The driving distance from Pennington, GA to Leslie, GA is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennington and Leslie.
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Start on Watermelon Road
63 m · 11 sec · Watermelon Road
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Turn left onto Bailey Avenue
4.3 mi · 8 min · Bailey Avenue
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Continue on Bailey Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bailey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Middle River Road
1 km · 1 min · Middle River Road
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Turn right onto Bailey Avenue
8.1 mi · 14 min · Bailey Avenue
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Continue on North Luke Street
2394 ft · 52 sec · North Luke Street
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto Seaboard Street
1300 ft · 45 sec · Seaboard Street
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Turn left onto North Bailey Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · North Bailey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bailey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennington and Leslie.
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.
Bailey Avenue
Turn right onto Bailey Avenue
8.14 mi · 00h 14m
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 Sunny near Leslie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pennington to Leslie?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 Pennington and 9 miles from Leslie.
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 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pennington and Sunny near Leslie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pennington and Leslie. Straight-line distance: 14.14 mi (22.76 km).
#1 Pennington
Pennington is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.1601600, -84.0871300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leslie
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 371 |
| Coordinates | 31.9554500, -84.0865700 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bailey Avenue (-84.086396, 31.95545)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
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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