How far is Athens, GA from Jefferson, GA?
The driving distance from Athens, GA to Jefferson, GA is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
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City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athens and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens and Jefferson.
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Start on North Lumpkin Street
31 m · 7 sec · North Lumpkin Street
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Turn right onto West Dougherty Street
953 ft · 29 sec · West Dougherty Street
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Continue on Prince Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Prince Avenue
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Continue on Jefferson Road
7.7 mi · 12 min · Jefferson Road
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Athens Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Athens Highway
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Continue on Athens Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Athens Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lee Street
122 m · 12 sec · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
126 m · 24 sec · Gordon Street
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Turn left
131 m · 32 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 Athens and Jefferson.
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.
Jefferson Road
Continue on Jefferson Road
7.7 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Athens and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Arcade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Athens and 9.1 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Athens and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Arcade
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 Arcade.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athens and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 15.5 mi (24.95 km).
#1 Athens
Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 116,714 |
| Coordinates | 33.9609500, -83.3779400 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 12,490 |
| Coordinates | 34.1170500, -83.5723900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-83.57239, 34.11705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.54 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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