How far is Waycross, GA from Gainesville, GA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Waycross and Gainesville is 229.53 miles (369.4 km).

Flight distance from Waycross, GA to Gainesville, GA is 229.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Waycross to Gainesville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Waycross, Georgia to Gainesville, Georgia is: 303.5 miles (488.44 km) by car.

Driving from Waycross to Gainesville will take approximately 04 hours 57 minutes.

#1 Waycross

City in Ware County, Georgia, United States

Population	13466
GPS Coordinates	31°12'49"N 82°21'21"W
Latitude	31.2136800
Longitude	-82.3557000
Altitude	39
Country	United States

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia. It is located on the banks of Lake Lanier in the northeastern part of the state. Gainesville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gainesville Historical Society and the Gainesville Arts Alliance.

Population	44213
GPS Coordinates	34°17'52"N 83°49'27"W
Latitude	34.2978800
Longitude	-83.8240700
Altitude	381
Country	United States

Starting point in Waycross: Church Street (-82.355711,31.213685)
Ending point in Gainesville: Green Street (-83.824068,34.297881)

Estimated Travel Time Between Waycross and Gainesville

The distance between Waycross and Gainesville is 488 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 25 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Waycross and Gainesville. The current time is 08:01:50.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	10 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	07 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	06 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	05 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	04 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	04 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 47 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.54 liters (10.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waycross and Gainesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waycross to Gainesville is $32.08 (diesel $43.68).

Georgia gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3	$3.43	$3.82	$4.08
Total	$32.08	$36.78	$40.92	$43.68

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Georgia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $2.995 (Diesel $4.079) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waycross and Gainesville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.