How far is Richmond Hill, GA from Gainesville, GA?
The driving distance from Richmond Hill, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.7 miles (352 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Hill and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Gainesville.
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Start on Ford Avenue
838 ft · 22 sec · Ford Avenue
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Continue on Ford Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ford Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 95 North: Florence
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Florence
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
3075 ft · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon
1192 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
155.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Terrell Starr Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Terrell Starr Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.3 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta
1.2 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
158 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
1872 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway
19.7 mi · 21 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 Richmond Hill and Gainesville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.9 miles from Richmond Hill and 150.2 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.7 miles (352 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.95 one way or $83.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond Hill and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 218.74 mi (352.03 km).
#1 Richmond Hill
City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 14,408 |
| Coordinates | 31.9382700, -81.3034400 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $41.95 | $83.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.90 | $93.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $50.60 | $101.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $59.56 | $119.12 |
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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