How far is Gainesville, GA from Carrollton, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Carrollton, GA is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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 04m.
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.
Census designated place in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Carrollton.
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Start on Green Street
11 m · 4 sec · Green Street
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Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
56 m · 5 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · E. E. Butler Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 985 South: Atlanta
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
21.2 mi · 23 min · Lanier Parkway
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 West Bypass: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
2431 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22.1 mi · 26 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
2858 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
31 mi · 34 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
2120 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Temple Industrial Park, Carrollton, Georgia Agritourism, Red Land Nursery
41 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Carrollton Street
9.5 mi · 13 min · Carrollton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Park Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Park Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Street
636 ft · 13 sec · Alabama Street
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Turn sharp right onto Maple Street
71 m · 9 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
43 m · 10 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 Gainesville and Carrollton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
31 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Gainesville and 52.8 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Vinings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 87.26 mi (140.43 km).
#1 Gainesville
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,213 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978800, -83.8240700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carrollton
County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,450 |
| Coordinates | 33.5801100, -85.0766100 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-85.07661, 33.58011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.77 | $29.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.98 | $41.96 |
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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