Origin
Gainesville, GA
Morning in Gainesville on Saturday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, GA to Hinesville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 40m
Distance
263.6 mi
424 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 28m
★
6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m
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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Hinesville, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Hinesville, GA covers 263.6 miles and takes about 5h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, E, Athens Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.8 miles from Gainesville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 40m. Total distance: 263.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 40m 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 5h 40m drive with frequent turns across 263.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gainesville, GA to Hinesville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast | — | — |
| E | — | — |
| Athens Highway | — | — |
| Inner Loop 10 | — | — |
| US 129 South | — | — |
| US 78 | — | — |
| Oconee Street | — | — |
| Lexington Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, GA and Hinesville, GA.
1
Start on Green Street
36 ft
·
4 sec
·
Green Street
2
Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
3
Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
E. E. Butler Parkway
4
Continue on Athens Highway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Athens Highway
5
Continue straight
8.1 mi
·
11 min
6
Continue straight
13 mi
·
18 min
7
Take the exit left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Inner Loop 10
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
11
Turn right onto Oconee Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Oconee Street
12
Continue on Lexington Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
13
Continue on Lexington Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lexington Highway
14
Continue on Lexington Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lexington Road
15
Continue on Athens Road
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Athens Road
16
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
17
Continue on Washington Road
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Washington Road
18
Continue on Lexington Road
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Lexington Road
19
Turn right
22 mi
·
27 min
20
Take the ramp left toward I-20 East: Augusta
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-20 East: Augusta
21
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 520 East, GA 232
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 520 East, GA 232
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 520 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 520 East
24
Continue on Bobby Jones Expressway
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Bobby Jones Expressway
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 25, GA 121
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 25, GA 121
26
Turn right onto Peach Orchard Road
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
27
Continue on Nellie Drive
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Nellie Drive
28
Continue on Peach Orchard Road
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
29
Turn right onto Liberty Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Liberty Street
30
Turn right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
31
At the end of the road, turn left
20 mi
·
22 min
32
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
33
Continue straight
18 mi
·
20 min
34
Continue straight
4.4 mi
·
5 min
35
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway
36
Take the exit slight right
230 ft
·
6 sec
37
Turn slight right onto Highway 67
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 67
38
Continue straight
20 mi
·
30 min
39
Continue straight
11 mi
·
16 min
40
Turn left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
41
Turn right onto Old Sunbury Road
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Sunbury Road
42
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oglethorpe Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Oglethorpe Highway
43
Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
44
Turn right
69 ft
·
3 sec
45
Arrive at your destination
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 131.8 miles from Gainesville, GA, or about 2h 50m 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 58 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.8 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hinesville, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 263.6 miles and 5h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.8 mi from Gainesville, GA · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.8 miles from Gainesville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hinesville, GA
The final approach into Hinesville, 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 Hinesville, 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
$41.22 one way
$82.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $45.07 | $90.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $48.79 | $97.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.20 | $116.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.1 | 0 | $27.68 | $12.65 |
| Efficient EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.4 | 1 | $36.90 | $16.87 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Hinesville, GA
Morning in Hinesville on Saturday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Washington, GA
132 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
4 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
5h 40m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Hinesville, GA covers 263.6 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, E, Athens Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.8 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 $41.22 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gainesville, GA to Hinesville, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gainesville, GA to Hinesville, 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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