How far is Cornelia, GA from Tallulah Falls, GA?
The driving distance from Cornelia, GA to Tallulah Falls, GA is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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 of Habersham County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornelia and Tallulah Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornelia and Tallulah Falls.
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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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Take the ramp left
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
2424 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Moss Street
33 m · 7 sec · Moss Street
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Continue on Moss Street
24 m · 7 sec · Moss Street
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Turn right onto Williams Street
160 m · 23 sec · Williams Street
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Turn right onto High Street
10 m · 7 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Norcup Avenue
1162 ft · 51 sec · Norcup Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norcup Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornelia and Tallulah Falls.
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.
Veterans Memorial Drive
Merge slight left
7.04 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cornelia and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallulah Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cornelia to Tallulah Falls?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Clarkesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Cornelia and 10.4 miles from Tallulah Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cornelia and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tallulah Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Clarkesville
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 Clarkesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornelia and Tallulah Falls. Straight-line distance: 16.92 mi (27.23 km).
#1 Cornelia
City in Habersham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,799 |
| Coordinates | 34.5114900, -83.5271200 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallulah Falls
Town in Habersham and Rabun Counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 172 |
| Coordinates | 34.7306500, -83.3943300 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.394333, 34.730653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
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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