Origin
Albany, GA
Late night in Albany on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albany, GA to Bainbridge, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albany, GA
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Bainbridge, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Albany to Bainbridge, you are looking at a 58-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip, allowing you to easily complete the drive and return home without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Newton Road, GA 91, and the Bainbridge Highway as you travel through the Southeast region of Georgia. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for the one-way trip. Since there are no scheduled stops required by the data, you have the flexibility to manage your own pace throughout the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Road | 36.3 mi | 52m |
| GA 91 | 14 mi | 19m |
| Bainbridge Highway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Dothan Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Jefferson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Gordon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Newton Road
— 36.3 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany, GA and Bainbridge, GA.
1
Start on Pine Avenue
75 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Avenue
2
Turn left onto GA 91
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
3
Continue on GA 91
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto GA 91
460 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Gordon Avenue
5
Continue on GA 91
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Newton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on GA 91
14 mi
·
19 min
·
GA 91
7
Turn left onto GA 253
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Bainbridge Highway
8
Continue on GA 253
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Newton Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 27 Business; GA 1 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dothan Road
10
Turn right onto US 27 Business; GA 1 Business; GA 97; GA 309
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Broad Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Broad Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Albany, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Turn left onto GA 91 / North Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
GA 91 / West Gordon Avenue
Turn right onto GA 91 / West Gordon Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
36.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
GA 253 / Bainbridge Highway
Turn left onto GA 253 / Bainbridge Highway
Navigation decision point
4
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
US 27 Business; GA 1 Business / Dothan Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 27 Business; GA 1 Business / Dothan Road
Navigation decision point
3
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
US 27 Business; GA 1 Business; GA 97; GA 309 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto US 27 Business; GA 1 Business; GA 97; GA 309 / North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.07 one way
$18.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.92 | $19.83 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bainbridge, GA
Late night in Bainbridge on Sunday
Local time
3:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. With only 24% of the trip spent on highways, you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads that require your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 36.3 miles along Newton Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because of the winding nature of these roads, the experience behind the wheel feels more hands-on and localized compared to high-speed travel. Be prepared for a shift in pace as you transition between these specific road segments during your 58-mile trek.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.3 mi on Newton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 91 / North Jefferson Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Albany, GA to Bainbridge, GA is easy. At 1h 24m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (GA 91 / West Gordon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 36.6 miles (GA 253 / Bainbridge Highway): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
202 ft
170 ft
Total Climb
0 ft
Total Descent
32 ft
Highest Point
202 ft
Elevation Range
32 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Albany, GA
Full guide →Albany is a city of 72,000 people (2019) in Dougherty County in Georgia's Plantation Midlands region. It is part of the Black Belt, the extensive area in the Deep South of cotton plantations. During 1961–1962, African Americans in Albany played a prominent role in the Civil Rights Movement, founding the Albany Movement, a desegregation and voters' rights coalition formed in 1961. Ray Charles, the singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer, was born here, and is remembered in a park with a statue.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.3 miles on Newton Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 91 / North Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (GA 91 / West Gordon Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 36.6 miles (GA 253 / Bainbridge Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bainbridge, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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