How far is Georgetown, GA from Gainesville, GA?
The driving distance from Georgetown, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 295.2 miles (475 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Gainesville.
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Start on the route
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Chowning Drive
140 m · 26 sec · Chowning Drive
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Turn left onto Beaver Run Drive
106 m · 17 sec · Beaver Run Drive
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Turn right onto Barksdale Drive
86 m · 15 sec · Barksdale Drive
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Turn left onto Red Fox Drive
88 m · 13 sec · Red Fox Drive
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Turn left onto King George Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · King George Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
2330 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Abercorn Street Extension
3.9 mi · 6 min · Abercorn Street Extension
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Continue on Fort Argyle Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · Fort Argyle Road
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Turn right onto Old River Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Old River Road
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Turn left
1966 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
146.4 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 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 left to continue on Lanier Parkway
19.7 mi · 21 min · Lanier Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville
1532 ft · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen City Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway
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Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
2260 ft · 49 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
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Turn right onto Green Street
11 m · 2 sec · Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Gainesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
146 mi · 02h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Mostly Cloudy near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 295.2 miles (475 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Georgetown and 147.7 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.91 one way or $73.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Mostly Cloudy near Gainesville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 219.4 mi (353.09 km).
#1 Georgetown
Georgetown is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9832600, -81.2273300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,213 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978800, -83.8240700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $3.54 | $36.91 | $73.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $42.08 | $84.15 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $46.66 | $93.32 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $58.98 | $117.95 |
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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