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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Buckhead Road
31 m · 7 sec · Buckhead Road
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Turn left onto Greensboro Road
3 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Road
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Turn left onto Madison Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Madison Bypass
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Turn left onto Bethany Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Bethany Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Bethany Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bethany Church Road
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Turn right onto Seven Islands Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seven Islands Road
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Turn left
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, GA 44 South: Gray, Macon
75 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gray Highway
824 ft · 16 sec · Gray Highway
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Continue on Gray Road Southwest
21.2 mi · 29 min · Gray Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gray Bypass
15 m · 1 sec · Gray Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Gray Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · Gray Bypass
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Turn right onto Gray Highway
10.5 mi · 14 min · Gray Highway
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Continue on North Avenue
915 ft · 24 sec · North Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 16:west: Atlanta, Valdosta
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
1 mi · 2 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Fall Line Freeway
65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2134 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway
20.7 mi · 25 min · Liberty Expressway
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Butler Street
2462 ft · 50 sec · South Butler Street
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Turn right onto South Boulevard Street
1493 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard Street
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Continue on Cairo Road
10.2 mi · 14 min · Cairo Road
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Turn right
9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
2582 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
2944 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Pelham Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Pelham Road
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Turn right onto Old Pelham Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Old Pelham Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vada Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Vada Road
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Continue on Albany Road
2215 ft · 44 sec · Albany Road
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Continue on East Calhoun Street
1582 ft · 39 sec · East Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1999 ft · 41 sec · North Broad Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Smyrna
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
| Population | 56,443 |
| Coordinates | 33.5981800, -83.4048900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bainbridge
County seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 12,137 |
| Coordinates | 30.9038000, -84.5754700 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bainbridge (-84.57547, 30.9038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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