How far is Thomasville, GA from Gainesville, GA?
The driving distance from Thomasville, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Peach County, Georgia, United States
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Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Remington Avenue
116 m · 17 sec · Remington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Crawford Street
154 m · 22 sec · South Crawford Street
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Turn right onto East Jackson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Glenwood Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Glenwood Drive
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Continue on Glenwood Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Glenwood Drive
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Continue on County Line Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · County Line Road
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Thigpen Trail
19.3 mi · 26 min · Thigpen Trail
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
30 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
676 ft · 25 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Ashburn Highway
549 ft · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway
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Turn left onto Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto GA 300 North
2206 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
1745 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 54 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 Thomasville and Gainesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-75 North
Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thomasville and 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 Thomasville to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Thomasville and 146.1 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.4 miles (385.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.65 one way or $79.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Thomasville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 239.32 mi (385.15 km).
#1 Thomasville
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,742 |
| Coordinates | 30.8365800, -83.9787800 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.33 | $88.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.83 | $95.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $56.30 | $112.59 |
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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