How far is Winder, GA from Carl, GA?
The driving distance from Winder, GA to Carl, GA is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winder and Carl.
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Start on Broad Street
1100 ft · 30 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto West May Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West May Street
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Continue on Atlanta Highway Northwest
3.9 mi · 6 min · Atlanta Highway Northwest
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Turn right onto Carl Cedar Hill Road
28 m · 2 sec · Carl Cedar Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carl Cedar Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winder and Carl.
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.
Atlanta Highway Northwest
Continue on Atlanta Highway Northwest
3.91 mi · 00h 06m
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 Winder and Mostly Sunny near Carl.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winder to Carl?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Winder and 2.8 miles from Carl.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winder and Mostly Sunny near Carl.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winder and Carl. Straight-line distance: 5.29 mi (8.52 km).
#1 Winder
City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 18,273 |
| Coordinates | 33.9926100, -83.7201700 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carl
Town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 245 |
| Coordinates | 34.0056600, -83.8112900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carl (-83.81129, 34.00566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.89 | $1.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.12 | $2.25 |
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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