How far is Monroe, GA from Young Harris, GA?
The driving distance from Monroe, GA to Young Harris, GA is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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.
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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 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hall County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Young Harris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Young Harris.
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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
6.7 mi · 7 min · Lanier Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainsville, Cleveland
1302 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast
753 ft · 21 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast
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Continue on Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
2531 ft · 50 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto Limestone Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Limestone Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cleveland Highway
13.6 mi · 19 min · Cleveland Highway
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Appalachian Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Appalachian Parkway
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
19 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Glenn Gooch Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Glenn Gooch Bypass
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Turn right onto Young Harris Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Young Harris Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3166 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto College Street
609 ft · 27 sec · College Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Young Harris.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Appalachian Parkway
Continue straight
19 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Young Harris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Young Harris?
The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Clermont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Monroe and 52.3 miles from Young Harris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.66 one way or $27.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Young Harris.
Stop Ideas Near Clermont
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 Clermont.
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Toccoa
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Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Young Harris. Straight-line distance: 79.02 mi (127.17 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 Young Harris
Human settlement in Towns County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,668 |
| Coordinates | 34.9331500, -83.8471200 |
| Altitude | 586 |
| Country | United States |
End: Young Harris (-83.84712, 34.93315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $3.70 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.20 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Diesel | $5.74 | $21.18 | $42.37 |
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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