How far is Saint Simons Island, GA from Gainesville, GA?
The driving distance from Saint Simons Island, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 363 miles (584.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260 miles (418.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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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Halfway Point
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City in and the county seat of Laurens County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Simons Island and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Simons Island and Gainesville.
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Start on 8th Street
42 m · 11 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Bruce Drive
1923 ft · 1 min · Bruce Drive
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Turn right onto 1st Street
110 m · 16 sec · 1st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Beach Causeway
19 m · 2 sec · East Beach Causeway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Beach Causeway
2169 ft · 60 sec · East Beach Causeway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Demere Road
16 m · 1 sec · Demere Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Demere Road
1 mi · 2 min · Demere Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demere Road
61 m · 4 sec · Demere Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Demere Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Demere Road
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Keep slight right
1046 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · F. J. Torras Causeway
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Continue on Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
2 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway
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Turn right onto Glynn Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Glynn Avenue
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Continue on Golden Isles Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Golden Isles Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: I 95 North
2923 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Saint Simons Island 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Simons Island to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 363 miles (584.2 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.3 miles from Saint Simons Island and 181.7 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260 miles (418.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 103 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 5:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.74 one way or $101.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Simons Island and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Simons Island and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 260.06 mi (418.53 km).
#1 Saint Simons Island
Saint Simons Island is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.1505100, -81.3695400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 584 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
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 | $50.74 | $101.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $56.74 | $113.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $61.21 | $122.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $72.04 | $144.09 |
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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