How far is Cornelia, GA from Clarkesville, GA?
The driving distance from Cornelia, GA to Clarkesville, GA is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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.
City in Habersham County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornelia and Clarkesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornelia and Clarkesville.
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Start on the route
11 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street Northwest
2642 ft · 47 sec · Main Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Central Avenue
1289 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on 441 Historic Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · 441 Historic Highway
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Continue on West Louise Drive
2043 ft · 41 sec · West Louise Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on West Louise Street
153 m · 10 sec · West Louise Street
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
76 m · 13 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
31 m · 4 sec · Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornelia and Clarkesville.
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.
441 Historic Highway
Continue on 441 Historic Highway
2.84 mi · 00h 05m
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 Cornelia and Sunny near Clarkesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cornelia to Clarkesville?
The road trip is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Demorest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Cornelia and 4.1 miles from Clarkesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cornelia and Sunny near Clarkesville.
Stop Ideas Near Demorest
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 Demorest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornelia and Clarkesville. Straight-line distance: 6.98 mi (11.24 km).
#1 Cornelia
City in Habersham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,799 |
| Coordinates | 34.5114900, -83.5271200 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarkesville
City of Habersham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 34.6126000, -83.5248900 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison Street (-83.524635, 34.612785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
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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