How far is Wayside, GA from Gray, GA?
The driving distance from Wayside, GA to Gray, GA is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wayside and Gray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayside and Gray.
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Start on Old Highway 11
992 ft · 44 sec · Old Highway 11
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Turn slight left onto Monticello Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Monticello Highway
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Continue on Atlanta Road
2778 ft · 1 min · Atlanta Road
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
37 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto Eatonton Highway
147 m · 17 sec · Eatonton Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · James Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wayside and Gray.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Monticello Highway
Turn slight left onto Monticello Highway
5.84 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wayside and Mostly Sunny near Gray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wayside to Gray?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Wayside and 3.4 miles from Gray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.85 one way or $1.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wayside and Mostly Sunny near Gray.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wayside and Gray. Straight-line distance: 5.45 mi (8.77 km).
#1 Wayside
Wayside is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0612500, -83.6048900 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gray
City in Jones County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,241 |
| Coordinates | 33.0095800, -83.5337800 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: James Street (-83.533819, 33.009583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $3.54 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $1.07 | $2.15 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
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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