How far is Gainesville, FL from Jefferson, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Jefferson, GA is about 386.4 miles (621.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Jefferson.
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Start on South Main Street
35 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West University Avenue
3.3 mi · 9 min · West University Avenue
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Continue on Newberry Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newberry Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
239.4 mi · 4 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
158 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
1872 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
23.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson
1692 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Old Pendergrass Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Pendergrass Road
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Turn slight right onto Washington Street
2113 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Gordon Street
126 m · 24 sec · Gordon Street
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Turn left
131 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Jefferson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
239 mi · 04h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gainesville and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 386.4 miles (621.9 km) and usually takes 07h 09m 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?
Cordele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.4 miles from Gainesville and 193 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.3 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 $57.86 one way or $115.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gainesville and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 317.09 mi (510.3 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 12,490 |
| Coordinates | 34.1170500, -83.5723900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-83.57239, 34.11705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 622 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $4.24 | $57.86 | $115.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $63.92 | $127.83 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $68.38 | $136.75 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $85.36 | $170.72 |
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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