How far is Hinesville, GA from Gainesville, GA?

The driving distance from Hinesville, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.81 mi
04h 47m
Flight
212.88 mi
342.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.88 mi
Kilometers
342.59 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.81 mi
Kilometers
466.4 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in Hinesville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinesville
2026-04-18T04:44
Arrive Gainesville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hinesville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Hinesville
146.8 mi
02h 23m
To Gainesville
143 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hinesville and Gainesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hinesville and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1118 ft · 34 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Oglethorpe Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Oglethorpe Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Sunbury Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Old Sunbury Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 16 West: Macon

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    124.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Lanier Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen City Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

    2260 ft · 49 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Green Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinesville and Gainesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
124 mi · 43%
I 75 North
62.6 mi · 22%
Old Sunbury Road
22.6 mi · 8%
Lanier Parkway
19.7 mi · 7%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 6%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

124 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.9 mi
212.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 23m from Hinesville
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hinesville and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hinesville to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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 146.8 miles from Hinesville and 143 miles from Gainesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.9 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.52 one way or $81.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hinesville and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinesville and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 212.88 mi (342.59 km).

Hinesville

#1 Hinesville

City in and the county seat of Liberty County, Georgia, United States

Population34,085
Coordinates31.8468800, -81.5959500
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.595986, 31.846885)
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.71 L · about $40.52
Round trip
$81.04
20.46 gal · 77.42 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.52 $81.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.31 $90.62
Premium $4.78 $48.88 $97.76
Diesel $5.62 $57.53 $115.07

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 Georgia · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinesville and Gainesville. The current time is 04:44:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.