Origin
Leslie, GA
Morning in Leslie on Tuesday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leslie, GA to Pennington, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leslie, GA
Azahel Calzada De La Luz
Pennington, GA
Mr. Location Scout
Trip Overview
Leslie, GA to Pennington, GA is 17.3 miles and takes about 30m via Bailey Avenue and US 280, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, making it a straightforward drive between two Georgia locations. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. You'll find it's a local drive with a few turns, so don't expect a high-speed dash, but rather a relaxed cruise through the area. Plan for a minimal fuel cost, keeping your budget in check for this easy excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey Avenue | 14.8 mi | 26m |
| US 280 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Middle River Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Luke Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Seaboard Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Watermelon Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Bailey Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bailey Avenue
— 14.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leslie, GA and Pennington, GA.
1
Start on GA 118; GA 195
25 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Bailey Avenue
2
Turn right onto Seaboard Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Seaboard Street
3
Merge onto US 280; GA 30; GA 195
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 280; GA 30; GA 195
4
Turn left onto GA 195
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Luke Street
5
Continue on GA 195
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Bailey Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto GA 195
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Middle River Road
7
Turn right onto GA 195
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bailey Avenue
8
At end of road, turn right onto GA 195
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Bailey Avenue
9
Turn right onto Watermelon Road
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
Watermelon Road
10
Arrive at destination
Watermelon Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13 — 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
|
Seaboard Street
Turn right onto Seaboard Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 280; GA 30; GA 195
Merge onto US 280; GA 30; GA 195
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
GA 195 / North Luke Street
Turn left onto GA 195 / North Luke Street
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
GA 195 / Middle River Road
At end of road, turn left onto GA 195 / Middle River Road
Navigation decision point
5
13 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
GA 195 / Bailey Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto GA 195 / Bailey Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.71 one way
$5.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Pennington, GA
Morning in Pennington on Tuesday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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?
This drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll navigate several changes in direction. With only a 7% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on local roads, including Bailey Avenue and Middle River Road, interspersed with a stretch on US 280. The longest uninterrupted segment is 14.8 miles on Bailey Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the turns resume. Expect a more intimate driving experience, where you'll be more aware of your surroundings and the road's nuances rather than a blur of highway miles.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on Bailey Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Seaboard Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Seaboard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 280; GA 30; GA 195): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.4 miles (GA 195 / North Luke Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on Bailey Avenue. 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 (Seaboard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 280; GA 30; GA 195): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 1.4 miles (GA 195 / North Luke Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pennington, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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