How far is Waycross, GA from Gainesville, GA?
The driving distance from Waycross, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 303.5 miles (488.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waycross and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waycross and Gainesville.
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Start on Church Street
29 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Albany Avenue
4.8 mi · 9 min · Albany Avenue
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Turn right onto Fulford Road
2390 ft · 50 sec · Fulford Road
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Turn left onto South Georgia Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Georgia Parkway
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Continue on Albany Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Albany Highway
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Forrest Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Forrest Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street
140 m · 11 sec · West 12th Street
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Continue on US Highway 41 North
1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 41 North
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Take the ramp right
92.3 mi · 1 hr 39 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 Waycross and Gainesville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 41 North
Take the ramp right
92.3 mi · 01h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Waycross and Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waycross to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 303.5 miles (488.4 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.2 miles from Waycross and 153.3 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 74 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 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.42 one way or $84.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waycross and Sunny near Gainesville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waycross and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 229.53 mi (369.4 km).
#1 Waycross
City in Ware County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 13,466 |
| Coordinates | 31.2136800, -82.3557000 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $42.42 | $84.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $47.43 | $94.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $51.17 | $102.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $60.23 | $120.47 |
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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