How far is Athens, GA from Gainesville, GA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Athens and Gainesville is 34.54 miles (55.59 km).

Flight distance from Athens, GA to Gainesville, GA is 34.54 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Athens, Georgia to Gainesville, Georgia is: 40.45 miles (65.1 km) by car.

Driving from Athens to Gainesville will take approximately 00 hours 50 minutes.

#1 Athens

Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States

Population 116714
GPS Coordinates 33°57'39"N 83°22'41"W
Latitude 33.9609500
Longitude -83.3779400
Altitude 228
Country United States
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#2 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia. It is located on the banks of Lake Lanier in the northeastern part of the state. Gainesville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gainesville Historical Society and the Gainesville Arts Alliance.

Population 44213
GPS Coordinates 34°17'52"N 83°49'27"W
Latitude 34.2978800
Longitude -83.8240700
Altitude 381
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Athens and Gainesville

The distance between Athens and Gainesville is 65 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 43 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Athens and Gainesville. The current time is 12:09:50.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.4 liters (1.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Athens and Gainesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Athens to Gainesville is $4.28 (diesel $5.82).

Georgia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3 $3.43 $3.82 $4.08
Total $4.28 $4.9 $5.45 $5.82

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Georgia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $2.995 (Diesel $4.079) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Athens and Gainesville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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