How far is Gainesville, GA from Statesboro, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Statesboro, GA is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Statesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Statesboro.
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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
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Parrish Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Parrish Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
24 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Statesboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
23.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gainesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Statesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Statesboro?
The road trip is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Thomson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Gainesville and 105.5 miles from Statesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 8:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.51 one way or $59.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gainesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Statesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Statesboro. Straight-line distance: 173.74 mi (279.61 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 Statesboro
County seat of Bulloch County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 33,204 |
| Coordinates | 32.4487900, -81.7831700 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Statesboro (-81.78317, 32.44879)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $29.51 | $59.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.60 | $71.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.90 | $83.80 |
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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