How far is Jefferson, GA from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Jefferson, GA to Gainesville, FL is about 387.1 miles (623 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.
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
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Gainesville.
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Start on the route
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
103 m · 17 sec · Gordon Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2113 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn slight left onto Old Pendergrass Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Pendergrass Road
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Turn right onto Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Turn left onto I-85 South: Atlanta
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right
10.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
2069 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.5 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Macon
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
239.4 mi · 4 hr 17 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 26: Gainesville, Newberry, Newberry Road
1141 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto West Newberry Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Newberry Road
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Continue on West University Avenue
3.4 mi · 9 min · West University Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
35 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson and Gainesville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jefferson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 387.1 miles (623 km) and usually takes 07h 10m 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 193.8 miles from Jefferson and 193.3 miles from Gainesville.
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 70 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 $55.88 one way or $111.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jefferson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 317.09 mi (510.3 km).
#1 Jefferson
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 12,490 |
| Coordinates | 34.1170500, -83.5723900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gainesville (-82.32483, 29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 623 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 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 | $4.09 | $55.88 | $111.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $61.81 | $123.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $67.60 | $135.21 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $86.63 | $173.26 |
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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