How far is Cusseta, GA from Gainesville, GA?
The driving distance from Cusseta, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
The county seat of Coweta County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cusseta and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cusseta and Gainesville.
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Start on McNaughton Street
47 m · 9 sec · McNaughton Street
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Turn right onto Old Georgia Highway 137
51 m · 5 sec · Old Georgia Highway 137
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Turn straight onto Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway
9.9 mi · 14 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
2487 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5.1 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway
19.7 mi · 21 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 Cusseta and Gainesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 01h 05m
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 Likely leaving Cusseta and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cusseta to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Newnan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Cusseta and 91.2 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cusseta and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Newnan
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 Newnan.
Peachtree Station
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cusseta and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 148.16 mi (238.44 km).
#1 Cusseta
Consolidated city-county in and county seat of Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 11,267 |
| Coordinates | 32.3054300, -84.7727000 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.03 | $50.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.54 | $71.09 |
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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