Origin
Gainesville, GA
Night in Gainesville on Friday
Local time
9:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, GA to Belvedere Park, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gainesville, GA
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Belvedere Park, GA
Ivan Dražić
Trip Overview
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Belvedere Park, GA covers 50.5 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lanier Parkway, I 85, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on Lanier Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 50.5 miles, with most of the trip on Lanier Parkway and I 85. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.2 miles on Lanier Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lanier Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lanier Parkway and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 60; GA 369 / Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 50.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 60; GA 369 / Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 60; GA 369 / Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
Turn right onto GA 60; GA 369 / Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
Navigation decision point
6
29.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 95A
Toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon
8
40.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
8
47.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 41
Toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gainesville, GA and Belvedere Park, GA, road signs point toward Macon and Avondale Estates.
Macon
39.6 mi in
|
~44m
Avondale Estates
47.7 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lanier Parkway | 21.2 mi | 22m |
| I 85 | 16.8 mi | 18m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Memorial Drive | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| E. E. Butler Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Columbia Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Green Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lanier Parkway
— 21.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, GA and Belvedere Park, GA.
1
Start on Green Street
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
Green Street
2
Turn right onto GA 60; GA 369
183 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
3
Turn right onto US 129 Business; GA 11
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
E. E. Butler Parkway
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 985 South: Atlanta
5
Merge onto I 985; US 23
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Lanier Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 85
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 95A
Toward I 285 Bypass East: Augusta, Macon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 285 South: Augusta, Macon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 285
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41
Toward GA 10: Memorial Drive, Avondale Estates
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto GA 10
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Memorial Drive
13
Turn left onto Columbia Drive
257 ft
·
10 sec
·
Columbia Drive
14
Turn left
77 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn left
53 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn left
126 ft
·
9 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Gainesville, GA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Gainesville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belvedere Park, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Belvedere Park, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.90 one way
$15.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Belvedere Park, GA
Night in Belvedere Park on Friday
Local time
9:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Duluth, GA
25 mi in
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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 Gainesville, GA to Belvedere Park, GA covers 50.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lanier Parkway, I 85, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 miles from Gainesville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.90 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 50.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 60; GA 369 / Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 29.5 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gainesville, GA and Belvedere Park, GA, road signs point toward Macon and Avondale Estates.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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