How far is Martinez, GA from Gainesville, GA?
The driving distance from Martinez, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinez and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinez and Gainesville.
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Start on Riverwatch Parkway
142 m · 11 sec · Riverwatch Parkway
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Turn left onto Baston Road
603 ft · 23 sec · Baston Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Bobby Jones Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Atlanta
3213 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
23.7 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Road
10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Thomson Road
11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road
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Turn left
42 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit right
1552 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson
3.6 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North: Prince Avenue, Jefferson
980 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Jefferson Road
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
3.8 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Continue on Athens Highway
109 m · 6 sec · Athens Highway
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Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
18.6 mi · 23 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
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Continue on E. E. Butler Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · E. E. Butler Parkway
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
69 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
78 m · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Green Street
45 m · 6 sec · Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinez and Gainesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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42 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Martinez and Mostly Cloudy near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martinez to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rayle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Martinez and 67.6 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Martinez and Mostly Cloudy near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Rayle
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 Rayle.
Toccoa
Clemson
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinez and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 113.84 mi (183.21 km).
#1 Martinez
Martinez is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5173600, -82.0756700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,213 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978800, -83.8240700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $3.54 | $16.79 | $33.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $21.23 | $42.45 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $26.83 | $53.66 |
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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