How far is Gainesville, GA from Rome, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Rome, GA is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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 02h 14m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Rome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Rome.
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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
12 mi · 14 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
1787 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1602 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 24 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 20: Rome, Canton
1564 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight left onto GA 20 West: Georgia Highlands College, Cartersville, Rome, Clarence Brown Conference Center, Pettit Creek Farms
36 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Canton Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Canton Highway
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Continue straight
2183 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2314 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right
636 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
2.8 mi · 4 min · Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
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Take the exit slight right toward South US 411, West GA 20: Rome
18.9 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Turner McCall Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Rome.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gainesville and Rain Showers Likely near Rome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Rome?
The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 55.6 miles from Gainesville and 55.6 miles from Rome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gainesville and Rain Showers Likely near Rome.
Stop Ideas Near Vinings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
City Hall Parking Deck
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 Rome. Straight-line distance: 76.59 mi (123.26 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 Rome
County seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 36,764 |
| Coordinates | 34.2570400, -85.1646700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rome (-85.16467, 34.25704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $15.53 | $31.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.05 | $44.09 |
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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