How far is Thomasville, GA from Gainesville, GA?

The driving distance from Thomasville, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
61.92 mi
01h 07m
Flight
51.26 mi
82.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.26 mi
Kilometers
82.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.92 mi
Kilometers
99.65 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Thomasville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomasville
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive Gainesville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomasville
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
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Thomasville
29.3 mi
00h 33m
To Gainesville
32.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moreland Avenue Southeast

    2577 ft · 57 sec · Moreland Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McDonough Boulevard Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · McDonough Boulevard Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boulevard Southeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Boulevard Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Boulevard Northeast

    1221 ft · 36 sec · Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Irwin Street Northeast

    1766 ft · 53 sec · Irwin Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville

    890 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Connector

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Interstate Highway 85

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Lanier Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

    2260 ft · 49 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Green Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomasville 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
19.7 mi · 32%
Interstate Highway 85
15.9 mi · 26%
Northeast Expressway
12.4 mi · 20%
Boulevard Southeast
2.86 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
2.37 mi · 4%
Queen City Parkway
2.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lanier Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway

19.7 mi · 00h 21m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
00h 33m from Thomasville
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Thomasville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Thomasville and 32.6 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Thomasville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duluth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 51.26 mi (82.5 km).

Thomasville

#1 Thomasville

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

Population18,493
Coordinates33.6973300, -84.3496500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: Moreland Avenue Southeast (-84.349633, 33.697329)
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.27
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.63 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.66 $19.31
Premium $4.78 $10.42 $20.83
Diesel $5.62 $12.26 $24.52

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomasville and Gainesville. The current time is 01:35:23.

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.