How far is Plains, GA from Pennington, GA?
The driving distance from Plains, GA to Pennington, GA is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plains and Pennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plains and Pennington.
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Start on North Bond Street
4 m · 5 sec · North Bond Street
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Turn left onto East Church Street
8.9 mi · 13 min · East Church Street
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Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
78 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Lamar Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Tripp Street
733 ft · 23 sec · Tripp Street
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Continue on Crawford Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · Crawford Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Bailey Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Bailey Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Watermelon Road
63 m · 9 sec · Watermelon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Watermelon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plains and Pennington.
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.
East Church Street
Turn left onto East Church Street
8.94 mi · 00h 13m
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 Plains and Sunny near Pennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plains to Pennington?
The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 Plains and 12.1 miles from Pennington.
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 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plains and Sunny near Pennington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plains and Pennington. Straight-line distance: 19.9 mi (32.02 km).
#1 Plains
City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 635 |
| Coordinates | 32.0340500, -84.3926900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pennington
Pennington is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.1601600, -84.0871300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennington (-84.08713, 32.16016)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
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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