Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Americus, GA
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Pennington, GA
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Americus, GA to Pennington, GA is 13.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via GA 49, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Georgia and the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that connects two points without much complication. It's a quick transit, suitable for adding onto another trip or for a very brief local excursion. Given the minimal time commitment, it offers a lot of flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 49 | 5 mi | 6m |
| Crawford Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Bailey Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| East Lamar Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Tripp Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Watermelon Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Americus, GA and Pennington, GA.
Start on GA 377
Turn left onto US 280; GA 27; GA 30; GA 49
Turn left onto GA 49
Continue on GA 49
Enter roundabout onto GA 49
Continue on GA 49
Turn right onto GA 195
Turn sharp left onto Watermelon Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 280; GA 27; GA 30; GA 49 / East Lamar Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto GA 49 / Tripp Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto GA 49
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto GA 195 / Bailey Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto Watermelon Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$2.04 one way
$4.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| premium | $4.67 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| diesel | $5.76 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Americus on Saturday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 15 at 9:18AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Afternoon in Pennington on Saturday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 15 at 9:18AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
About 36% of this 13.8-mile route is on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch on GA 49 covering 5 miles. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads within this short distance. Expect to encounter mixed conditions, moving from potentially faster highway segments to more local road traffic.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 280; GA 27; GA 30; GA 49 / East Lamar Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 280; GA 27; GA 30; GA 49 / East Lamar Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (GA 49 / Tripp Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (GA 49): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
158 ft
Total Descent
169 ft
Highest Point
488 ft
~11.8 mi in
Elevation Range
83 ft
Americus is in the Classic Heartland of Georgia. It is home to a preserved Confederate prisoner-of-war camp.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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