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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

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
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.

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county seat of Hall County, Georgia, United States

Gainesville, GA

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city in and the county seat of Liberty County, Georgia, United States

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 US 25, Carl Sanders Highway, Lexington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.6 miles on US 25. 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 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 25 44.6 mi 51m
Carl Sanders Highway 23.6 mi 25m
Lexington Road 23.3 mi 29m
US 78 21.9 mi 27m
Peach Orchard Road 21.4 mi 25m
US 129 21.4 mi 31m
GA 67 20.5 mi 30m
Athens Highway 14.3 mi 17m
Longest stretch: US 25 — 44.6 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, GA and Hinesville, 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

1.8 mi · 3 min · E. E. Butler Parkway
4

Continue on US 129; GA 11

14 mi · 17 min · Athens Highway
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 129; GA 11

8.1 mi · 11 min · US 129; GA 11
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 129; GA 15 Alternate

13 mi · 18 min · US 129; GA 15 Alternate
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto US 129

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 129
8

Merge onto US 129; GA 10 Loop

2.7 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15

2.5 mi · 3 min · Inner Loop 10
Exit 10C Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Exit 8 Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road Use the right lane.
11

Turn right onto US 78 Business; GA 10

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Oconee Street
Use the right lane.
12

Continue on US 78 Business; GA 10

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on US 78; GA 10

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Lexington Highway
14

Continue on US 78; GA 10

5.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on US 78; GA 10

8.4 mi · 9 min · Athens Road
16

Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22

0.9 mi · 58 sec · Main Street
17

Continue on US 78; GA 10; GA 22

9.3 mi · 10 min · Washington Road
18

Continue on US 78; GA 10

16 mi · 18 min · Lexington Road
19

Turn right onto US 78; GA 10; GA 17

22 mi · 27 min · US 78; GA 10; GA 17
Use the straight lane.
20

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I-20 East: Augusta Use the left lane.
21

Merge onto I 20

24 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 520 East, GA 232 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 520 East
24

Continue on I 520

6.7 mi · 7 min · Bobby Jones Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward US 25, GA 121
26

Turn right onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

4.3 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road
27

Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Nellie Drive
28

Continue on US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

17 mi · 20 min · Peach Orchard Road
29

Turn right onto US 25; GA 121

2.1 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street
30

Turn right onto US 25; GA 121

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 25; GA 121
31

At end of road, turn left onto US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT

20 mi · 22 min · US 25; GA 121; I 3 FUT
32

Continue on US 25/GA 23-67-121

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 25/GA 23-67-121
33

Continue on US 25; GA 67; GA 121

18 mi · 20 min · US 25; GA 67; GA 121
34

Continue on US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67

4.4 mi · 5 min · US 25; US 80; GA 26; GA 67
35

Turn right onto US 25 Bypass

7.3 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
36

Take the exit

231 ft · 6 sec
37

Turn slight right onto GA 67

8.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 67
38

Continue on GA 67

20 mi · 30 min · GA 67
39

Continue on GA 119

11 mi · 16 min · GA 119
40

Turn left onto GA 144

2.3 mi · 3 min · GA 144
Use the left lane.
41

Turn right onto FS 47

3.7 mi · 9 min · Old Sunbury Road
42

At end of road, turn right onto US 84; GA 38; GA 196

1.9 mi · 3 min · East Oglethorpe Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
43

Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Drive

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
44

Turn right

69 ft · 3 sec
45

Arrive at 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 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 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 58 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 131.8 miles or 2h 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 4h 27m

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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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.
The longest stretch is on US 25 for about 44.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Washington, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, GA

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

Smyrna, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Augusta, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131.8 miles from Gainesville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Sunbury Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hinesville, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 263.6

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19123327723

Visit website

Walkers Coffee Shop & Pub

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Athens, Georgia

1.6 mi

Choco Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Athens, Georgia

1.7 mi

Dunkin'

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 263.6

Hinesville, Georgia

Hours: 4:30 am–10 pm

+19123327626

Visit website

Relic

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 131.8

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

Visit website

Goat Kick Coffee Co

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 131.8

Evans, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

+17067991526

Visit website

Sunbury Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 263.6

Hinesville, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19123327723

Visit website

Walkers Coffee Shop & Pub

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.7

Athens, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17065431433

Visit website

Choco Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 37.7

Athens, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17068500622

Visit website

Baladi Coffee Athens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 37.7

Athens, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12298059171

Visit website

Sunroof Coffee - Downtown

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 37.7

Athens, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Goat Kick Coffee Co - Roastery Location

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 131.8

Evans, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–1:30 pm

+17067993994

Visit website

High Cotton Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 150.6

Keysville, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+17068718511

Molly’s Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 37.7

Athens, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17624992002

Visit website

Putt-Putt Fun Center®

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 131.8

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17068680083

Visit website

Luetta Moore Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 207.1

Statesboro, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+19127645637

Visit website

Fletcher memorial park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 207.1

Statesboro, Georgia

+19127645637

Visit website

Evans Towne Center Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 131.8

Evans, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17066505005

Visit website

Imagination Station Children's Museum at Hickman Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 131.8

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: Closed

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 40.2 and 261.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
40.2 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10

Take the exit onto US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10 toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop Inner: Watkinsville, Lexington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10C Toward US 129 South, US 441 South, GA 10 Loop I...
8
42.7 mi into trip | ~58m in

Take the exit toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 8 Toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington R...
7
107 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the ramp toward I-20 East: Augusta

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I-20 East: Augusta
7
130.9 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in

Take the exit toward I 520 East, GA 232

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 I 520 East, GA 232
6
261.5 mi into trip | ~5h 36m in | US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / East Oglethorpe Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 84; GA 38; GA 196 / East Oglethorpe Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Gainesville, GA

Afternoon in Gainesville on Saturday

Local time

4:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hinesville, GA

Afternoon in Hinesville on Saturday

Local time

4:07 PM

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.

What kind of drive is this?

263.6 mi in 5h 40m — 56% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 25.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.6 mi on US 25.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.2 miles in near US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 263.6 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 40.2 miles (US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

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 Hinesville, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.

Lexington

40.2 mi in | ~55m | via US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44.6 miles on US 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hinesville, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 40.2 miles (US 129; US 441; 10 Loop; 15 / Inner Loop 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 107 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hinesville, GA before the return drive.

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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