How far is Gainesville, GA from Thomasville, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Thomasville, GA is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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 01h 12m.
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.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Thomasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Thomasville.
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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
18.3 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 West, GA 42 West: Moreland Avenue, Fort Gillem
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Moreland Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Moreland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moreland Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Thomasville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lanier Parkway
Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
21.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gainesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thomasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Thomasville?
The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Gainesville and 30.9 miles from Thomasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gainesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thomasville.
Stop Ideas Near Duluth
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 Duluth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 51.26 mi (82.5 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 Thomasville
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,493 |
| Coordinates | 33.6973300, -84.3496500 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasville (-84.34965, 33.69733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.42 | $20.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
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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