Origin
Fayetteville, GA
Night in Fayetteville on Friday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, GA to Gainesville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
79.2 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, GA
Joshua Brown
Gainesville, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Gainesville, GA covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Forest Parkway, Old Dixie Road, I 285 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.6 miles from Fayetteville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 79.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 79.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Forest Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Gainesville, GA is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, GA to Gainesville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Parkway | — | — |
| Old Dixie Road | — | — |
| I 285 East | — | — |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | — | — |
| I 85 | — | — |
| I 85 North | — | — |
| Northeast Expressway | — | — |
| Highway 85 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Forest Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, GA and Gainesville, GA.
1
Start on Glynn Street North
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Glynn Street North
2
Turn right onto Forest Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Parkway
3
Turn left onto Old Dixie Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Dixie Road
4
Take the ramp right toward I 285 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 285 East
5
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 85: Greenville, Atlanta
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
518 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 85 North: Greenville
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greenville
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 85 North: Greenville
9
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Expressway
10
Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Interstate Highway 85
11
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
12
Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Lanier Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen City Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen City Parkway
15
Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
16
Turn right onto Green Street
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Green Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.6 miles from Fayetteville, GA, or about 45m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.6 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gainesville, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fayetteville, GA
This is one driving day of about 79.2 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Fayetteville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.6 mi from Fayetteville, GA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.6 miles from Fayetteville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gainesville, GA
The final approach into Gainesville, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.39 one way
$24.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.54 | $27.08 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.49 | $34.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gainesville, GA
Night in Gainesville on Friday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Decatur, GA
40 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Gainesville, GA covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Forest Parkway, Old Dixie Road, I 285 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.6 miles from Fayetteville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Gainesville, GA is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, GA to Gainesville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, GA to Gainesville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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