Origin
Peachtree Corners, GA
Late night in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 1m
Distance
256.5 mi
413 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peachtree Corners, GA
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Bainbridge, GA
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Peachtree Corners to Bainbridge is 256.5 miles and takes about 5h 1m via US 27 and I 85, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region down to the southern part of the state. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it a solid choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B. Plan for a single day of travel; the duration and distance are manageable without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.3 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 71.7 mi | 1h 27m |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 50.5 mi | 55m |
| I 85 | 46.9 mi | 50m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 36.3 mi | 42m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 30.2 mi | 35m |
| Victory Drive | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Peachtree Parkway Northwest | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree Corners, GA and Bainbridge, GA.
Start on GA 141
Take the exit onto GA 141
Merge onto GA 141
Take the exit
Merge onto I 285
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185
Take the exit
Merge onto US 27; US 280; GA 1; GA 520
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
Continue on US 27; GA 1
Continue on US 27; GA 1
Continue on US 27; GA 1
Continue on US 27; GA 1
Continue on US 27; GA 1
Continue on US 27; GA 1
Take the exit onto US 27 Business; GA 1 Business
Turn left onto US 84; US 27 Business; GA 38; GA 1 Business
Turn right onto US 27 Business; GA 1 Business; GA 97; GA 309
Arrive at destination
Given the 5-hour drive time, starting your trip in Peachtree Corners in the morning is ideal, allowing you to arrive in Bainbridge with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in your pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 71.7-mile stretch on US 27, as services might be more spaced out. The $40 fuel cost is an estimate, so checking current prices before you depart is always a good idea.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 56 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.3 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bainbridge, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Peachtree Corners, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Peachtree Corners, GA
This is one driving day of about 256.5 miles and 5h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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.
A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 128.3 miles from Peachtree Corners, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 134.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 285 West: Marietta, Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 85 North, I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Chet Atkins Parkway toward I 185 South: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$40.11 one way
$80.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $43.86 | $87.71 |
| premium | $4.70 | $47.47 | $94.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.63 | $113.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77 | 0 | $26.93 | $12.31 |
| Efficient EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.44 | $10.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.6 | 1 | $35.91 | $16.42 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Peachtree Corners on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Bainbridge on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
54°F
Columbus, GA
128 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll experience stretches on US 27 and I 85, offering a consistent pace for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 71.7 miles on US 27, which should allow you to settle into a rhythm. Expect a blend of faster highway driving and potentially some more local road conditions as you navigate between these main arteries.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Chet Atkins Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 256.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Peachtree Corners, GA and Bainbridge, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Columbus, Montgomery and Albany.
Atlanta
Columbus
Montgomery
Albany
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 1m. Total distance: 256.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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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