How far is Gainesville, GA from Covington, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Covington, GA is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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 25m.
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 Gainesville and Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Covington.
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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
17.1 mi · 18 min · Lanier Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming
1039 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Buford Drive
9.7 mi · 15 min · Buford Drive
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Continue on Jackson Street
2211 ft · 54 sec · Jackson Street
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Take the exit right
45 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scenic Highway
2110 ft · 52 sec · Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Grayson Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Grayson Highway
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Continue on Loganville Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Loganville Highway
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Continue on Lawrenceville Highway
1642 ft · 31 sec · Lawrenceville Highway
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Continue on Lawrenceville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lawrenceville Road
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Turn left onto Atlanta Highway
2056 ft · 43 sec · Atlanta Highway
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Turn right
11.8 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West Street Northwest
2236 ft · 49 sec · West Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Highway 278 Northwest
2235 ft · 48 sec · Highway 278 Northwest
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Turn right onto Pace Street
2199 ft · 55 sec · Pace Street
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Turn right onto Clark Street Southwest
60 m · 4 sec · Clark Street Southwest
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Keep slight left
12 m · 1 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 Covington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lanier Parkway
Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
17.1 mi · 00h 18m
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 Gainesville and Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Covington?
The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 28.7 miles from Gainesville and 28.6 miles from Covington.
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 8.9 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Gainesville and Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Covington.
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 Gainesville and Covington. Straight-line distance: 48.49 mi (78.03 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 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 |
End: Covington (-83.86018, 33.59678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.95 | $17.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
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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