How far is Young Harris, GA from Minnesota, GA?

The driving distance from Young Harris, GA to Minnesota, GA is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
315.58 mi
05h 15m
Flight
250.23 mi
402.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.23 mi
Kilometers
402.71 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.58 mi
Kilometers
507.88 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minnesota
Sun, Apr 19, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in Young Harris
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Young Harris
2026-04-19T05:43
Arrive Minnesota
Sun, Apr 19, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Young Harris
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jenkinsburg
GA

City in Butts County, Georgia, United States

From Young Harris
149.4 mi
02h 37m
To Minnesota
166.1 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Young Harris and Minnesota.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Young Harris and Minnesota.

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    14 m · 3 sec · College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duckworth Drive

    707 ft · 37 sec · Duckworth Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2422 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Young Harris Highway

    7 mi · 10 min · Young Harris Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Glenn Gooch Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Glenn Gooch Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gainesville Highway

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Gainesville Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Chestatee Street

    5 mi · 8 min · South Chestatee Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cumming

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    44 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville

    45 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  16. 16

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton

    1360 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton

    22 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    26.4 mi · 36 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Isabella Street

    9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    36 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2523 ft · 33 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Funston Doerun Road

    819 ft · 29 sec · Funston Doerun Road

  34. 34

    Turn sharp right onto South Fain Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Young Harris and Minnesota.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 21%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 18%
GA 400 South
45 mi · 14%
Gainesville Highway
28.1 mi · 9%
South Isabella Street
18.7 mi · 6%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.4 mi
250.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenkinsburg
02h 37m from Young Harris
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Young Harris and Mostly Cloudy near Minnesota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Young Harris to Minnesota?

The road trip is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Jenkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from Young Harris and 166.1 miles from Minnesota.

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

The direct path is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.09 one way or $88.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Young Harris and Mostly Cloudy near Minnesota.

Stop Ideas Near Jenkinsburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jenkinsburg, 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 Jenkinsburg.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

62 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

108 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Young Harris and Minnesota. Straight-line distance: 250.23 mi (402.71 km).

Young Harris

#1 Young Harris

Human settlement in Towns County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,668
Coordinates34.9331500, -83.8471200
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
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#2 Minnesota

Minnesota is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.3118500, -83.9101800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: College Street (-83.847085, 34.933175)
End: South Fain Street (-83.910149, 31.311878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.13 gal
42.15 L · about $44.09
Round trip
$88.17
22.26 gal · 84.3 L
Estimated CO2
98.9 kg one way
Round trip: 197.8 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $44.09 $88.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $49.29 $98.59
Premium $4.78 $53.18 $106.36
Diesel $5.62 $62.60 $125.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Young Harris and Minnesota. The current time is 05:43:22.

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.