How far is Bethlehem, GA from Jefferson, GA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, GA to Jefferson, GA is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Jefferson.
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Start on the route
10 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East Star Street
31 m · 6 sec · East Star Street
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Turn right onto Christmas Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Christmas Avenue
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Continue on Monroe Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn left onto May Street
1.4 km · 2 min · May Street
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Turn slight right
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Broad Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jefferson Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Jefferson Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Jefferson Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Winder Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Winder Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
20 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19 m · 1 sec
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Turn straight onto Winder Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Winder Highway
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Continue on Lee Street
1 mi · 2 min · 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 Bethlehem 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.
Winder Highway
Continue on Winder Highway
4.2 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethlehem and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Winder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Bethlehem and 9.1 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:28 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethlehem and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Winder
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 Winder.
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Peachtree Station
Toccoa
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 15.13 mi (24.35 km).
#1 Bethlehem
Town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 776 |
| Coordinates | 33.9320600, -83.7137800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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 |
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| 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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