How far is Statesboro, GA from Gainesville, GA?

The driving distance from Statesboro, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.46 mi
03h 58m
Flight
173.74 mi
279.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.74 mi
Kilometers
279.61 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.46 mi
Kilometers
330.65 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Tue, Jun 2, 1:48 PM EDT
Return by in Statesboro
Tue, Jun 2, 5:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Statesboro
2026-06-02T09:50
Arrive Gainesville
Tue, Jun 2, 1:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Statesboro
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thomson
GA

City in and the county seat of McDuffie County, Georgia, United States

From Statesboro
105.6 mi
01h 59m
To Gainesville
99.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph N
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    24 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Parrish Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Parrish Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northside Drive West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Northside Drive West

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    21.8 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    911 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    2611 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bobby Jones Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Bobby Jones Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Bobby Jones Expressway

    1.1 km · 53 sec · Bobby Jones Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Atlanta

    2709 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 17: Thomson, Washington

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Washington Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Thomson Road

    11 mi · 14 min · Thomson Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    42 mi · 51 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1552 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop 10

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441, GA 10 Loop: Commerce, Jefferson

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop 10

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North: Prince Avenue, Jefferson

    980 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Jefferson Road

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

  28. 28

    Continue on Athens Highway

    109 m · 6 sec · Athens Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

    18.6 mi · 23 min · Major Damon J. Gause Bypass

  30. 30

    Continue on E. E. Butler Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · E. E. Butler Parkway

  31. 31

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    69 m · 20 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left

    78 m · 23 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Green Street

    45 m · 6 sec · Green Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Statesboro and Gainesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northside Drive West
45.2 mi · 22%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.9 mi · 12%
Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
22.3 mi · 11%
Jefferson Road
12.4 mi · 6%
Thomson Road
11.3 mi · 5%
Washington Road
10.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

42 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
173.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomson
01h 59m from Statesboro
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Statesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Thomson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Statesboro and 99.9 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.72 one way or $57.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Statesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Statesboro and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 173.74 mi (279.61 km).

Statesboro

#1 Statesboro

County seat of Bulloch County, Georgia, United States

Population33,204
Coordinates32.4487900, -81.7831700
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-81.783157, 32.448921)
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.44 L · about $28.72
Round trip
$57.43
14.5 gal · 54.88 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.72 $57.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.11 $64.22
Premium $4.78 $34.64 $69.28
Diesel $5.62 $40.77 $81.55

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Statesboro and Gainesville. The current time is 09:50:29.

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.