How far is Jefferson, GA from Bethlehem, GA?

The driving distance from Jefferson, GA to Bethlehem, GA is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.11 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.13 mi
24.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.13 mi
Kilometers
24.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.11 mi
Kilometers
29.15 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Jun 10, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Wed, Jun 10, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-06-10T22:43
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Jun 10, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Winder
GA

City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America

From Jefferson
9.1 mi
00h 15m
To Bethlehem
9.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gordon Street

    103 m · 22 sec · Gordon Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Lee Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Winder Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Winder Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    25 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    16 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Winder Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Winder Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Jefferson Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jefferson Highway

    42 m · 3 sec · Jefferson Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Jefferson Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East May Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East May Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Monroe Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Christmas Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Christmas Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left

    31 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Winder Highway
6.35 mi · 35%
Jefferson Highway
4.44 mi · 25%
Monroe Highway
2.51 mi · 14%
North Broad Street
1.64 mi · 9%
Christmas Avenue
1.11 mi · 6%
Lee Street
1.04 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Winder Highway

Turn slight right onto Winder Highway

4.24 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winder
00h 15m from Jefferson
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Jefferson and 9.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Winder

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winder, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winder.

RAIL

Gainesville

34 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

66 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

74 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

113 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 15.13 mi (24.35 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population12,490
Coordinates34.1170500, -83.5723900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

Town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States

Population776
Coordinates33.9320600, -83.7137800
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson (-83.57239, 34.11705)
End: Bethlehem (-83.71378, 33.93206)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.54
Round trip
$5.07
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.54 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.83 $5.67
Premium $4.78 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $5.62 $3.60 $7.20

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:43:04.

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.