How far is Smyrna, GA from Bainbridge, GA?

The driving distance from Smyrna, GA to Bainbridge, GA is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
234.32 mi
04h 59m
Flight
198.33 mi
319.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.33 mi
Kilometers
319.18 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.32 mi
Kilometers
377.1 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bainbridge
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Sat, Apr 18, 4:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-18T06:44
Arrive Bainbridge
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Unadilla
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States

From Smyrna
117.3 mi
02h 29m
To Bainbridge
117 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buckhead Road

    31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greensboro Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Madison Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bethany Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Seven Islands Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon

    75 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gray Highway

    824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Gray Road Southwest

    21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass

    15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gray Highway

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Avenue

    915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

    65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    2134 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway

    20.7 mi · 25 min · Liberty Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Butler Street

    2462 ft · 50 sec · South Butler Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Boulevard Street

    1493 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Cairo Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Cairo Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    9 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

    Turn left

    2582 ft · 52 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    2944 ft · 59 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Pelham Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Old Pelham Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Old Pelham Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vada Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Vada Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Albany Road

    2215 ft · 44 sec · Albany Road

  35. 35

    Continue on East Calhoun Street

    1582 ft · 39 sec · East Calhoun Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1999 ft · 41 sec · North Broad Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
66 mi · 28%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 15%
Liberty Expressway
24.9 mi · 11%
Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 9%
Cairo Road
10.8 mi · 5%
Gray Highway
10.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway

65 mi · 01h 10m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
198.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unadilla
02h 29m from Smyrna
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Unadilla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Smyrna and 117 miles from Bainbridge.

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

The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Bainbridge. Straight-line distance: 198.33 mi (319.18 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.

Population56,443
Coordinates33.5981800, -83.4048900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Bainbridge

#2 Bainbridge

County seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States

Population12,137
Coordinates30.9038000, -84.5754700
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Smyrna (-83.40489, 33.59818)
End: Bainbridge (-84.57547, 30.9038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.3 L · about $32.76
Round trip
$65.51
16.54 gal · 62.6 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.76 $65.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.63 $73.26
Premium $4.78 $39.51 $79.03
Diesel $5.62 $46.51 $93.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Bainbridge. The current time is 06:44:43.

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.