How far is Rayle, GA from Washington, GA?
The driving distance from Rayle, GA to Washington, GA is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rayle and Washington.
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Start on Lexington Road
9.8 mi · 11 min · Lexington Road
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Turn right onto North Mercer Street
3063 ft · 1 min · North Mercer Street
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Turn left onto West Robert Toombs Avenue
2886 ft · 58 sec · West Robert Toombs Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Robert Toombs Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rayle and Washington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lexington Road
Start on Lexington Road
9.77 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rayle to Washington?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tignall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Rayle and 5.5 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rayle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Tignall
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rayle and Washington. Straight-line distance: 9.92 mi (15.97 km).
#1 Rayle
Human settlement in Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 188 |
| Coordinates | 33.7898500, -82.8998700 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington
City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,907 |
| Coordinates | 33.7367900, -82.7393100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-82.73931, 33.73679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
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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