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Trip from Leslie, GA to Pennington, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 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

Save up to 8 min
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.

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Downtown Leslie, GA, GA

Leslie, GA

Azahel Calzada De La Luz

Downtown Pennington, GA, GA

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 7

5 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

$2.75 one way

$5.50 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $3.00 $5.99
premium $4.78 $3.26 $6.51
diesel $6.18 $4.21 $8.42

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, 2026-10-12.

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.

Forecast as of Oct 10, 2026

Origin

Leslie, GA

Evening in Leslie on Saturday

Local time

5:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Rain Showers

S 15 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued October 10 at 5:29PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 4:36PM EDT until October 10 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Destination

Pennington, GA

Evening in Pennington on Saturday

Local time

5:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued October 10 at 5:29PM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued October 10 at 4:36PM EDT until October 10 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

30m on the road

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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

437 ft 296 ft

Total Climb

281 ft

Total Descent

207 ft

Highest Point

437 ft

~13.6 mi in

Elevation Range

142 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Leslie, GA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Georgia Rural Telephone Museum — telecommunications museum in Leslie, Georgia, USA

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 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 with national parks nearby.

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 — Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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