Origin
Gainesville, GA
Evening in Gainesville on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, GA to Cordele, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
192.2 mi
309 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
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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Cordele, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Cordele, GA covers 192.2 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fall Line Freeway, I 75, Lanier Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.1 miles on Fall Line Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.06 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.1 miles from Gainesville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 34m highway drive covering 192.2 miles, with most of the trip on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.1 miles on Fall Line Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fall Line Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 55.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 192.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
7
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward I 675 South: Macon
8
118.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
7
190.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
Take the exit toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
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.
Toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gainesville, GA to Cordele, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
Macon
39.6 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 55.1 mi | 59m |
| I 75 | 49.3 mi | 53m |
| Lanier Parkway | 21.2 mi | 22m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 17.5 mi | 20m |
| I 85 | 16.8 mi | 18m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| Terrell Starr Parkway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| 16th Avenue East | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 55.1 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, GA and Cordele, 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
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 52
Toward I 675 South: Macon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 675
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Terrell Starr Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 75
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
Exit 177
Toward I 475 South: Valdosta
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
55 mi
·
59 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
Exit 101
Toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville
18
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
4 sec
19
Merge onto US 280; GA 30; GA 90
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
16th Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
US 280; GA 30; GA 90
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.1 miles from Gainesville, GA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.1 miles.
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 42 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.1 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cordele, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Gainesville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gainesville, GA
This is one driving day of about 192.2 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Gainesville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Fall Line Freeway for about 55.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.1 mi from Gainesville, GA · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.1 miles from Gainesville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cordele, GA
The final approach into Cordele, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cordele, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.06 one way
$60.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.86 | $65.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.57 | $71.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.44 | $84.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.18 | $9.23 |
| Efficient EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.82 | $7.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.91 | $12.30 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Cordele, GA
Evening in Cordele on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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
3h 34m 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 Cordele, GA covers 192.2 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fall Line Freeway, I 75, Lanier Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.1 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 $30.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 192.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Gainesville, GA to Cordele, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
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