Starbucks Coffee Company
Near the start, right off the route
Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+14046850287
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 2m
Distance
254.1 mi
409 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roswell, GA
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Bainbridge, GA
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This 254.1-mile journey from Roswell, GA, to Bainbridge, GA, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 5 hours to complete. The route primarily utilizes US 27 and I-85, with a segment on Chet Atkins Parkway, offering a highway-focused experience for most of the drive. With a projected fuel cost of about $40, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You'll be staying within Georgia for the entirety of this drive, traversing the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
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
127.1 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 71.7 mi | 1h 27m |
| I 85 | 55.5 mi | 1h |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 50.5 mi | 55m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 36.3 mi | 42m |
| Victory Drive | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Connector | 5 mi | 6m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Bainbridge, GA.
Start on GA 9; GA 120
Turn left onto Northridge Road
Turn right
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
Continue on GA 400
Merge onto I 85
Continue on I 75; I 85
Continue on I 75; I 85
Keep slight right at fork 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 duration, starting your drive in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Bainbridge comfortably. With only one recommended stop, you can be flexible with your pacing; however, consider breaking up the longest stretch on US 27 for a quick rest. The fuel cost is estimated at $40, so factor that into your budget. Keep an eye out for the transition between different highway types as you progress to ensure you're on the correct roads, especially around the I-85 and US 27 interchanges.
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 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.1 miles or 2h 27m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bainbridge, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Roswell, 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 Roswell, GA
This is one driving day of about 254.1 miles and 5h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 127.1 miles from Roswell, 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Atlanta, Georgia
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+14046850287
Dunkin'
Atlanta, Georgia
White Oak Pastures Farm & General Store
Bluffton, Georgia
Top Coffee Stop
Bainbridge, Georgia
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12294006160
Brash Coffee
Atlanta, Georgia
Near the start, right off the route
Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+14046850287
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: 5 am–12 pm
+14048100010
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Bluffton, Georgia
+12296412081
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Columbus, Georgia
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+17062218792
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Colquitt, Georgia
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+12297583334
Near the start, short detour
Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+14043649099
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~9 min detour
Hogansville, Georgia
Hours: 11 am–3 pm
+18083892236
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Columbus, Georgia
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+16573511249
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Bainbridge, Georgia
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12294006160
Near the start, short detour
Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm
+16784122402
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~9 min detour
Hogansville, Georgia
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+16787564165
Near the end, short detour
Colquitt, Georgia
Hours: 6–10:30 am
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Grantville, Georgia
Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm
+17069774144
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Columbus, Georgia
Hours: 8 am–7 pm
+17063231876
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~12 min detour
Newnan, Georgia
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+17706837290
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Bainbridge, Georgia
Hours: Open 24 hours
Early in the drive, short detour
Newnan, Georgia
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bainbridge, Georgia
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Bainbridge, Georgia
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Newnan, Georgia
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Newnan, Georgia
Hours: Open 24 hours
+33172676914
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Columbus, Georgia
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, ~12 min detour
Blakely, Georgia
Near the start, right off the route
Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+14044584717
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
Near the start, short detour
Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: Closed
+14046595437
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Columbus, Georgia
Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm
+17063279798
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: Open 24 hours
+14044920847
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Columbus, Georgia
+17069400251
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: 9 am–3:30 pm
+14046245600
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Atlanta, Georgia
Hours: 11 am–5 pm
+18779175463
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 132 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Northridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85 toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, 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
$39.74 one way
$79.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $43.45 | $86.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $47.03 | $94.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.10 | $112.20 |
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: 88.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.68 | $12.20 |
| Efficient EV | 63.5 | 0 | $22.23 | $10.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.6 | 1 | $35.57 | $16.26 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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
Night in Roswell on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 12:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Destination
Night in Bainbridge on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a drive that is 77% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in direction or road type is 71.7 miles on US 27. While primarily highway-focused, the route incorporates a mix of interstates and major U.S. highways, suggesting a generally smooth and predictable driving experience. The character is less about winding scenic byways and more about covering ground efficiently.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near Northridge Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 254.1 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 3.4 miles (Northridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (I 85): 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 Roswell, GA and Bainbridge, GA, road signs point toward Montgomery and Albany.
Montgomery
Albany
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 2m. Total distance: 254.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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