How far is Savannah, GA from Bainbridge, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Bainbridge, GA is about 265.9 miles (428 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.92 mi
05h 47m
Flight
220.38 mi
354.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.38 mi
Kilometers
354.67 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.92 mi
Kilometers
427.95 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bainbridge
Sat, Apr 11, 8:33 PM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sun, Apr 12, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-11T14:46
Arrive Bainbridge
Sat, Apr 11, 8:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Deenwood
GA

Census-designated place in Ware County, Georgia

From Savannah
132.9 mi
02h 53m
To Bainbridge
133 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Bainbridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Bainbridge.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Avenue

    139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South

    995 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    1032 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1104 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC

    121 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 99

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 99: GA 99

    65 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    6 m · 1 sec

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    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grants Ferry Road

    29 m · 1 sec · Grants Ferry Road

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    Exit the roundabout onto Grants Ferry Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Grants Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    19 mi · 25 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Screven Avenue

    1945 ft · 43 sec · Screven Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Jenkins Street

    153 m · 10 sec · Jenkins Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Francis Street

    1541 ft · 45 sec · Francis Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Nicholls Street

    1026 ft · 25 sec · South Nicholls Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Glenmore Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Glenmore Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Wadley Road

    835 ft · 27 sec · Wadley Road

  32. 32

    Turn left

    18 mi · 24 min

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    54 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    64 m · 5 sec

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 30 min

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    656 ft · 13 sec

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    Continue straight

    9.7 mi · 11 min

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    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 27 min

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    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    1604 ft · 34 sec

  45. 45

    Continue on Smith Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Smith Avenue

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Madison Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Madison Street

  47. 47

    Continue on North Boulevard

    122 m · 7 sec · North Boulevard

  48. 48

    Keep slight left to continue on North Boulevard

    1516 ft · 26 sec · North Boulevard

  49. 49

    Continue on Cairo Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Cairo Road

  50. 50

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  51. 51

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  52. 52

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  53. 53

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  54. 54

    Turn right onto East Shotwell Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Shotwell Street

  55. 55

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South Broad Street

  56. 56

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Bainbridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
56 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
82.5 mi · 31%
I 95 North
56.6 mi · 21%
Cairo Road
34.7 mi · 13%
Grants Ferry Road
34.5 mi · 13%
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
5.91 mi · 2%
GA 99
2.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

55.6 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
220.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deenwood
02h 53m from Savannah
Leave By
5:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah and Sunny near Bainbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Bainbridge?

The road trip is about 265.9 miles (428 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Deenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.9 miles from Savannah and 133 miles from Bainbridge.

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

The direct path is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 5:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.15 one way or $74.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Savannah and Sunny near Bainbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Deenwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Deenwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Waycross Utility Billing Department
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Waycross Utility Billing Department

Waycross , GA
417 Pendleton St, Waycross, GA 31501, United States
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company,Park
City of Waycross
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

City of Waycross

Waycross , GA
417 Pendleton St, Waycross, GA 31501
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Waycross Public Works

Waycross , GA
417 Pendleton St, Waycross, GA 31501
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Paving contractor

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deenwood.

RAIL

Jesup

64 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

114 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Bainbridge. Straight-line distance: 220.38 mi (354.67 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Bainbridge

#2 Bainbridge

County seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States

Population12,137
Coordinates30.9038000, -84.5754700
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Bainbridge (-84.57547, 30.9038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.38 gal
35.52 L · about $37.15
Round trip
$74.31
18.76 gal · 71.04 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.7 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.15 $74.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.54 $83.09
Premium $4.78 $44.82 $89.64
Diesel $5.62 $52.75 $105.51

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Bainbridge. The current time is 14:46:01.

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.