How far is Monroe, GA from Gainesville, GA?

The driving distance from Monroe, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.78 mi
01h 04m
Flight
35.33 mi
56.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.33 mi
Kilometers
56.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.78 mi
Kilometers
70.45 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in Monroe
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Gainesville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hoschton
GA

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America

From Monroe
20.3 mi
00h 32m
To Gainesville
23.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 11

    5.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 11

  3. 3

    Continue on Winder-Monroe Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Winder-Monroe Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Christmas Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Christmas Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Monroe Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto May Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · May Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Horton Street

    93 m · 19 sec · Horton Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Athens Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Athens Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 211 Northwest

    42 m · 3 sec · Highway 211 Northwest

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 211 Northwest

    105 m · 8 sec · Highway 211 Northwest

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 211 Northwest

    42 m · 3 sec · Highway 211 Northwest

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 211 Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 211 Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on State Road 211

    2178 ft · 39 sec · State Road 211

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 211 Northwest

    4 mi · 6 min · Highway 211 Northwest

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Winder Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Winder Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Atlanta Highway

    3234 ft · 1 min · Atlanta Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 985 North

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Lanier Parkway

  22. 22

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

    2260 ft · 49 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Green Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Athens Street
9 mi · 21%
State Route 11
5.19 mi · 12%
Highway 211 Northwest
4.79 mi · 11%
Winder Highway
4.3 mi · 10%
Lanier Parkway
2.7 mi · 6%
Winder-Monroe Highway
2.58 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Route 11

Continue on State Route 11

5.19 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoschton
00h 32m from Monroe
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe 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 Monroe to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Hoschton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Monroe and 23.4 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hoschton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hoschton, 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 Hoschton.

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

67 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

108 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 35.33 mi (56.86 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

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

Population13,979
Coordinates33.7948400, -83.7132300
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broad Street (-83.71318, 33.794847)
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $6.14
Round trip
$12.28
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.14 $12.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.86 $13.73
Premium $4.78 $7.41 $14.81
Diesel $5.62 $8.72 $17.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Gainesville. The current time is 21:18:11.

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.