How far is Georgetown, KY from South Shore, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to South Shore, KY is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and South Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and South Shore.
-
1
Start on the route
2.6 mi · 5 min
-
2
Turn sharp right
7 mi · 12 min
-
3
Turn right
2395 ft · 51 sec
-
4
Continue on Gilley Hollow Road
93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road
-
5
Turn left onto College Road
2577 ft · 54 sec · College Road
-
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Highway 119
2.6 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 119
-
7
Continue on West Johnson Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Street
-
8
Continue on South Rasnick Road
546 ft · 7 sec · South Rasnick Road
-
9
Continue on Coldiron Branch Road
2803 ft · 36 sec · Coldiron Branch Road
-
10
Continue on Pine Mountain Road
15.8 mi · 26 min · Pine Mountain Road
-
11
Turn left onto Whitesburg Bypass
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitesburg Bypass
-
12
Turn left
9 mi · 10 min
-
13
Continue on Red Fox Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Red Fox Road
-
14
Turn right
10.9 mi · 16 min
-
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hindman Bypass
783 ft · 14 sec · Hindman Bypass
-
16
Continue on Hindman Bypass
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hindman Bypass
-
17
Turn right onto East Highway 80
11.9 mi · 14 min · East Highway 80
-
18
Continue on Martin Road
14.5 mi · 17 min · Martin Road
-
19
Merge slight left onto Water Gap Road
101 m · 12 sec · Water Gap Road
-
20
Take the exit left
1084 ft · 30 sec
-
21
Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min
-
22
Continue on Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
-
23
Continue on Center Street
1.3 km · 58 sec · Center Street
-
24
Continue on Winchester Avenue
3.6 mi · 4 min · Winchester Avenue
-
25
Turn left onto 14th Street
114 m · 16 sec · 14th Street
-
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Winchester Avenue
-
27
Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Avenue
110 m · 11 sec · Winchester Avenue
-
28
Turn right onto Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge
2459 ft · 34 sec · Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge
-
29
Keep slight left
113 m · 9 sec
-
30
Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
-
31
Take the exit slight right toward SR 253
1321 ft · 39 sec
-
32
Turn left onto Gallia Pike
113 m · 5 sec · Gallia Pike
-
33
Continue on Kenyon Road
811 ft · 11 sec · Kenyon Road
-
34
Continue on Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge
1.1 km · 45 sec · Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge
-
35
Continue on AA Highway
3076 ft · 42 sec · AA Highway
-
36
Take the exit slight right
651 ft · 18 sec
-
37
Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
-
38
Continue straight
43 m · 4 sec
-
39
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and South Shore.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Water Gap Road
Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Chance Rain Showers near South Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to South Shore?
The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Prestonsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Georgetown and 94.5 miles from South Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Georgetown and Chance Rain Showers near South Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Prestonsburg
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 Prestonsburg.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and South Shore. Straight-line distance: 126.67 mi (203.85 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Shore
City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 38.7209100, -82.9582300 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Shore (-82.95823, 38.72091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.15 | $50.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.04 | $62.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.38 | $70.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Kentucky · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.