How far is Covington, GA from Gainesville, GA?
The driving distance from Covington, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Gainesville.
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Start on the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Monticello Street Southwest
59 m · 5 sec · Monticello Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Washington Street Southwest
1045 ft · 32 sec · Washington Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Emory Street
13.3 mi · 22 min · Emory Street
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
537 ft · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Atlanta Highway
1739 ft · 35 sec · Atlanta Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 81 North: Lawrenceville, Winder
114 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Lawrenceville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lawrenceville Road
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Continue on Lawrenceville Highway
1642 ft · 33 sec · Lawrenceville Highway
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Continue on Loganville Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Loganville Highway
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Continue on Grayson Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Grayson Highway
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Turn right onto Scenic Highway
2211 ft · 58 sec · Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
2392 ft · 60 sec · Jackson Street
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Continue on Buford Drive
9.6 mi · 15 min · Buford Drive
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Take the exit right toward I 985 North
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Lanier Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville
1532 ft · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen City Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway
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Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
2260 ft · 49 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
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Turn right onto Green Street
11 m · 2 sec · Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Gainesville.
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.
Lanier Parkway
Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
15.7 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Covington and Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Covington and 33.2 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Covington and Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville
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 Lawrenceville.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 48.49 mi (78.03 km).
#1 Covington
City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 14,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.5967800, -83.8601800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,213 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978800, -83.8240700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.42 | $20.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
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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