How far is Pennington, GA from Plains, GA?

The driving distance from Pennington, GA to Plains, GA is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
25.18 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.9 mi
32.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.9 mi
Kilometers
32.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.18 mi
Kilometers
40.52 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plains
Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 PM EDT
Return by in Pennington
Wed, Apr 15, 8:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennington
2026-04-15T19:25
Arrive Plains
Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pennington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Americus
GA

City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

From Pennington
12.1 mi
00h 17m
To Plains
13.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°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 Pennington and Plains.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Watermelon Road

    63 m · 15 sec · Watermelon Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Bailey Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Bailey Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East Forsyth Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Forsyth Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right

    9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Bond Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Bond Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bond Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bailey Avenue
7.74 mi · 31%
East Forsyth Street
1.54 mi · 6%
South Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.83 mi · 3%
Watermelon Road
0.04 mi
North Bond Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

8.97 mi · 00h 13m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Americus
00h 17m from Pennington
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pennington and Sunny near Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 12.1 miles from Pennington and 13.1 miles from Plains.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennington and Plains. Straight-line distance: 19.9 mi (32.02 km).

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#1 Pennington

Pennington is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.1601600, -84.0871300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Plains

#2 Plains

City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

Population635
Coordinates32.0340500, -84.3926900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Watermelon Road (-84.08713, 32.16016)
End: North Bond Street (-84.39272, 32.034044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.53
Round trip
$7.05
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.53 $7.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.94 $7.88
Premium $4.78 $4.25 $8.50
Diesel $5.62 $5.01 $10.01

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 Pennington and Plains. The current time is 19:25:10.

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.