How far is Rome, GA from Gainesville, GA?

The driving distance from Rome, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
88.18 mi
01h 58m
Flight
76.59 mi
123.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.59 mi
Kilometers
123.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.18 mi
Kilometers
141.91 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Sat, May 2, 12:45 PM EDT
Return by in Rome
Sat, May 2, 2:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rome
2026-05-02T10:46
Arrive Gainesville
Sat, May 2, 12:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rome
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
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From Rome
55.2 mi
00h 59m
To Gainesville
33 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Turner McCall Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Turner McCall Boulevard

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on US 411, GA 20: Cartersville, Atlanta

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    1217 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto East Church Street

    1074 ft · 27 sec · East Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass West, I 285 Bypass East: Birmingham, Tampa, Greenville, Augusta

    2272 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East Bypass: Greenville, Augusta

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Greenville

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville, Pleasantdale Road

    160 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Lanier Parkway

  19. 19

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

    2260 ft · 49 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Green Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rome 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
28.1 mi · 32%
Lanier Parkway
19.7 mi · 22%
US 411
18.9 mi · 21%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 18%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.1 mi · 14%
Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
5.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

27.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 59m from Rome
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Rome and Rain Showers Likely near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rome to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Rome and 33 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.32 one way or $24.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rome and Rain Showers Likely near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.6 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 76.59 mi (123.26 km).

Rome

#1 Rome

County seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States

Population36,764
Coordinates34.2570400, -85.1646700
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: Turner McCall Boulevard (-85.164789, 34.257017)
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.78 L · about $12.32
Round trip
$24.64
6.22 gal · 23.56 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.32 $24.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.77 $27.55
Premium $4.78 $14.86 $29.72
Diesel $5.62 $17.49 $34.98

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rome and Gainesville. The current time is 10:46:56.

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.