How far is Kingsland, GA from Gainesville, GA?

The driving distance from Kingsland, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 357.3 miles (575 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
357.31 mi
05h 56m
Flight
271.75 mi
437.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.75 mi
Kilometers
437.34 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.31 mi
Kilometers
575.03 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Sun, May 31, 9:56 AM EDT
Return by in Kingsland
Sun, May 31, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsland
2026-05-31T03:59
Arrive Gainesville
Sun, May 31, 9:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 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
5:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsland
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
Vienna
GA

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States of America

From Kingsland
177.6 mi
02h 58m
To Gainesville
179.7 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East King Avenue

    38 m · 5 sec · East King Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West King Street

    18.8 mi · 28 min · West King Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Indian Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Indian Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue on US 1 North, US 23 North: Waycross

    32.2 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Carswell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Carswell Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Georgia Parkway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · South Georgia Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Albany Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Forrest Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Forrest Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

    140 m · 11 sec · West 12th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 41 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 41 North

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    92.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

  26. 26

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

    1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  28. 28

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

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    158 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1872 ft · 40 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Lanier Parkway

  35. 35

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  36. 36

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

    2260 ft · 49 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Green Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 41 North
93 mi · 26%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 18%
Albany Highway
62.4 mi · 17%
US 1 North
32.2 mi · 9%
Lanier Parkway
19.7 mi · 6%
West King Street
18.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 41 North

Take the ramp right

92.3 mi · 01h 39m

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
05h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.6 mi
271.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vienna
02h 58m from Kingsland
Leave By
5:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kingsland and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Kingsland to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 357.3 miles (575 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.6 miles from Kingsland and 179.7 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.6 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 5:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.95 one way or $99.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kingsland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsland and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 271.75 mi (437.34 km).

Kingsland

#1 Kingsland

City in Camden County, Georgia, United States

Population18,292
Coordinates30.7999600, -81.6898300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: East King Avenue (-81.689852, 30.800053)
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.61 gal
47.73 L · about $49.95
Round trip
$99.90
25.22 gal · 95.46 L
Estimated CO2
112.1 kg one way
Round trip: 224.1 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $49.95 $99.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $55.85 $111.70
Premium $4.78 $60.25 $120.50
Diesel $5.62 $70.92 $141.84

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsland and Gainesville. The current time is 03:59:59.

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.