How far is Gainesville, GA from Saint Simons Island, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Saint Simons Island, GA is about 332.6 miles (535.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260 miles (418.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Burke County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Saint Simons Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Saint Simons Island.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · E. E. Butler Parkway
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Continue on Athens Highway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Athens Highway
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit left
2574 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
2.7 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
2.5 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
1027 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Oconee Street
643 ft · 14 sec · Oconee Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Highway
1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway
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Continue on Lexington Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Athens Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Washington Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road
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Turn right
21.9 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
23.6 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East
2493 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Continue on Nellie Drive
1412 ft · 22 sec · Nellie Drive
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Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17.2 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
20 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Highway 67
8.4 mi · 12 min · Highway 67
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 16 East: Savannah
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
30.4 mi · 33 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
2418 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, GA 25 Spur: Brunswick, Veterans Memorial, North Golden Isles Parkway
2202 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Golden Isles Parkway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Golden Isles Parkway
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Continue on Glynn Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Glynn Avenue
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Turn left onto Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
2 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
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Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway
2.3 mi · 4 min · F. J. Torras Causeway
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Keep slight left
577 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Sea Island Road
979 ft · 17 sec · Sea Island Road
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Turn right
674 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Demere Road
1 mi · 2 min · Demere Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demere Road
35 m · 2 sec · Demere Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Demere Road
1 mi · 2 min · Demere Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Beach Causeway
59 m · 4 sec · East Beach Causeway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Beach Causeway
2160 ft · 59 sec · East Beach Causeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 1st Street
27 m · 3 sec · 1st Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 1st Street
108 m · 19 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Bruce Drive
1923 ft · 1 min · Bruce Drive
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Turn right onto 8th Street
42 m · 6 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Saint Simons Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
60 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gainesville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Simons Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Saint Simons Island?
The road trip is about 332.6 miles (535.2 km) and usually takes 06h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.3 miles from Gainesville and 166.2 miles from Saint Simons Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260 miles (418.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.46 one way or $92.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gainesville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Simons Island.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro
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 Waynesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Saint Simons Island. Straight-line distance: 260.06 mi (418.53 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 Saint Simons Island
Saint Simons Island is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.1505100, -81.3695400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Simons Island (-81.36954, 31.15051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $46.46 | $92.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $51.95 | $103.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $56.05 | $112.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $65.97 | $131.94 |
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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