How far is Winder, GA from Gainesville, GA?

The driving distance from Winder, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.93 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.92 mi
35.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.92 mi
Kilometers
35.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.93 mi
Kilometers
44.95 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Winder
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winder
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winder
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Braselton
GA

Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States

From Winder
13 mi
00h 20m
To Gainesville
14.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winder and Gainesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winder and Gainesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    61 m · 6 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Athens Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Athens Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 211 Northwest

    42 m · 3 sec · Highway 211 Northwest

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 211 Northwest

    105 m · 8 sec · Highway 211 Northwest

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 211 Northwest

    42 m · 3 sec · Highway 211 Northwest

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 211 Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · Highway 211 Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on State Road 211

    2178 ft · 39 sec · State Road 211

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 211 Northwest

    4 mi · 6 min · Highway 211 Northwest

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Winder Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Winder Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Atlanta Highway

    3234 ft · 1 min · Atlanta Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 985 North

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Lanier Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen City Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

    2260 ft · 49 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Green Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winder and Gainesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Athens Street
9.77 mi · 35%
Highway 211 Northwest
4.79 mi · 17%
Winder Highway
4.3 mi · 15%
Lanier Parkway
2.7 mi · 10%
Queen City Parkway
2.11 mi · 8%
I 985 North
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Athens Street

Continue straight

5.01 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Braselton
00h 20m from Winder
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winder and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winder to Gainesville?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Braselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Winder and 14.9 miles from Gainesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winder and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.

Stop Ideas Near Braselton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Braselton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Braselton.

RAIL

Gainesville

20 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

66 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

67 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

107 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winder and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 21.92 mi (35.27 km).

Winder

#1 Winder

City in Barrow County, Georgia, United States of America

Population18,273
Coordinates33.9926100, -83.7201700
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broad Street (-83.72028, 33.992729)
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.73 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
1.98 gal · 7.46 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.38 $8.77
Premium $4.78 $4.73 $9.46
Diesel $5.62 $5.57 $11.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winder and Gainesville. The current time is 23:32:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.