How far is South Shore, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from South Shore, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Shore and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Shore and Georgetown.
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Start on the route
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto AA Highway
1.1 km · 49 sec · AA Highway
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Continue on Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge
1.1 km · 45 sec · Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Kenyon Road
811 ft · 13 sec · Kenyon Road
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Take the exit right toward US 52 East: Ironton
1653 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight left
1834 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge
2506 ft · 36 sec · Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge
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Turn right onto Winchester Avenue
115 m · 7 sec · Winchester Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
124 m · 7 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Greenup Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · Greenup Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Louisa Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Louisa Street
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Continue on Louisa Road
57.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Louisa Road
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
674 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
99 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
26.4 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Hindman Bypass
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hindman Bypass
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Fox Road
3.9 mi · 4 min · Red Fox Road
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Continue on Hazard Road
9 mi · 10 min · Hazard Road
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
21.2 mi · 32 min
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Turn left
2577 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road
93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Shore and Georgetown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Louisa Road
Continue on Louisa Road
57.1 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Shore and Rain Showers near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Shore to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Prestonsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from South Shore and 102.6 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Shore and Rain Showers near Georgetown.
Stop Ideas Near Prestonsburg
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 Prestonsburg.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Shore and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 126.67 mi (203.85 km).
#1 South Shore
City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 38.7209100, -82.9582300 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $3.77 | $26.25 | $52.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
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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