How far is Gainesville, GA from Moultrie, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Moultrie, GA is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Moultrie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Moultrie.
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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
10.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
2069 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
94.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward South US 319, South GA 35: Omega Road, Moultrie
1427 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Old Omega Road
1514 ft · 35 sec · Old Omega Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.8 mi · 35 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tifton Highway
34 m · 5 sec · Tifton Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Tifton Highway
1010 ft · 19 sec · Tifton Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
19 m · 1 sec · West Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Moultrie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
94.7 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Moultrie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Moultrie?
The road trip is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Gainesville and 127.6 miles from Moultrie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.73 one way or $71.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Moultrie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Moultrie. Straight-line distance: 215.44 mi (346.72 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 Moultrie
City in and the county seat of Colquitt County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 14,149 |
| Coordinates | 31.1799100, -83.7890600 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moultrie (-83.78906, 31.17991)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $35.73 | $71.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.95 | $79.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.10 | $86.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.73 | $101.46 |
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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