How far is Gainesville, GA from Perry, GA?

The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Perry, GA is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.87 mi
02h 55m
Flight
127.22 mi
204.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.22 mi
Kilometers
204.74 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.87 mi
Kilometers
250.85 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perry
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gainesville
2026-04-23T03:08
Arrive Perry
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gainesville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
McDonough
GA

City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States

From Gainesville
78 mi
01h 27m
To Perry
77.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Perry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Perry.

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    11 m · 4 sec · Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast

    56 m · 5 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · E. E. Butler Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 985 South: Atlanta

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

    21.2 mi · 23 min · Lanier Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon

    2069 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    19.3 mi · 21 min · Fall Line Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Sam Nunn Boulevard

    2998 ft · 1 min · Sam Nunn Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Ball Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ball Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    585 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Perry.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Terrell Starr Parkway
59.5 mi · 38%
Lanier Parkway
37.9 mi · 24%
Fall Line Freeway
19.3 mi · 12%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi · 11%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 10%
E. E. Butler Parkway
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Terrell Starr Parkway

Merge slight left

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
127.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonough
01h 27m from Gainesville
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Perry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Perry?

The road trip is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

McDonough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Gainesville and 77.9 miles from Perry.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.79 one way or $43.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Perry.

Stop Ideas Near McDonough

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McDonough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDonough.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

45 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

98 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Perry. Straight-line distance: 127.22 mi (204.74 km).

Gainesville

#1 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Perry

#2 Perry

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

Population18,845
Coordinates32.4582100, -83.7315700
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Gainesville (-83.82407, 34.29788)
End: Perry (-83.73157, 32.45821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.82 L · about $21.79
Round trip
$43.57
11 gal · 41.64 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.79 $43.57
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.36 $48.72
Premium $4.78 $26.28 $52.56
Diesel $5.62 $30.93 $61.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gainesville and Perry. The current time is 03:08:57.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.