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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 04m.
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.
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on North Broad Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 11
5.2 mi · 9 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Winder-Monroe Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Winder-Monroe Highway
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Continue on Christmas Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Christmas Avenue
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Continue on Monroe Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn left onto May Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · May Street
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Turn right onto Horton Street
93 m · 19 sec · Horton Street
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Turn left onto West Athens Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Athens Street
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Continue straight
5 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 211 Northwest
42 m · 3 sec · Highway 211 Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 211 Northwest
105 m · 8 sec · Highway 211 Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 211 Northwest
42 m · 3 sec · Highway 211 Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 211 Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 211 Northwest
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Continue on State Road 211
2178 ft · 39 sec · State Road 211
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Continue on Highway 211 Northwest
4 mi · 6 min · Highway 211 Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winder Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Winder Highway
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Turn right onto Atlanta Highway
3234 ft · 1 min · Atlanta Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 985 North
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Lanier Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville
1532 ft · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen City Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway
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Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
2260 ft · 49 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
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Turn right onto Green Street
11 m · 2 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 Monroe and Gainesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hoschton.
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Peachtree Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 35.33 mi (56.86 km).
#1 Monroe
City in and the county seat of Walton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 13,979 |
| Coordinates | 33.7948400, -83.7132300 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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