How far is Ashland, GA from Lavonia, GA?
The driving distance from Ashland, GA to Lavonia, GA is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Franklin County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Lavonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Lavonia.
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Start on the route
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn sharp left onto Sandy Cross Road
885 ft · 23 sec · Sandy Cross Road
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Take the ramp right
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
12.8 mi · 14 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 17: Lavonia, Toccoa
1525 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
84 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jones Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jones Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
37 m · 6 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Lavonia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ernest Vandiver Highway
Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
12.8 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Ashland and Sunny near Lavonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Lavonia?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carnesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Ashland and 8.7 miles from Lavonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ashland and Sunny near Lavonia.
Stop Ideas Near Carnesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carnesville.
Toccoa
Clemson
Gainesville
Greenville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Lavonia. Straight-line distance: 16.11 mi (25.92 km).
#1 Ashland
Ashland is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3256600, -83.3557100 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lavonia
City in Franklin and Hart Counties, Georgia, USA
| Population | 2,187 |
| Coordinates | 34.4359400, -83.1068200 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.106899, 34.435914)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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