How far is Gainesville, GA from Monroe, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Monroe, GA is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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 Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Monroe.
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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
3.9 mi · 4 min · Lanier Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 53, GA 13: Oakwood, Gainesville, Dawsonville
1637 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 13: Gainesville
2069 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Atlanta Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Atlanta Highway
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Turn left onto Winder Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Winder Highway
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Turn right onto Old Winder Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Old Winder Highway
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Continue on State Road 211
2178 ft · 39 sec · State Road 211
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Continue on Highway 211 Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 211 Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 211 Northwest
39 m · 3 sec · Highway 211 Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 211 Northwest
108 m · 7 sec · Highway 211 Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 211 Northwest
44 m · 2 sec · Highway 211 Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 211 Northwest
1427 ft · 29 sec · Highway 211 Northwest
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Continue on State Road 211
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Road 211
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Horton Street
93 m · 17 sec · Horton Street
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Turn left onto West May Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West May Street
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Turn right onto Monroe Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway
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Continue on Christmas Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Christmas Avenue
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Continue on Monroe Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway
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Continue on State Route 11
5.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 11
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Monroe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 11
Continue on State Route 11
5.19 mi · 00h 09m
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 Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Monroe?
The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Hoschton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Gainesville and 20.4 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Hoschton
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 Hoschton.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 35.33 mi (56.86 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 Monroe
City in and the county seat of Walton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 13,979 |
| Coordinates | 33.7948400, -83.7132300 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-83.71323, 33.79484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
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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