Origin
Gainesville, GA
Afternoon in Gainesville on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, GA to Richmond Hill, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
269.3 mi
433 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 16m
★
6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 22m
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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Richmond Hill, GA
David Gari
Trip Overview
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Richmond Hill, GA covers 269.3 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 25, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Carl Sanders Highway 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 $42.11 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
134.7 miles from Gainesville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 25 | 44.6 mi | 51m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 30.4 mi | 32m |
| 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 |
| 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 Richmond Hill, GA.
1
Start on Green Street
36 ft
·
3 sec
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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
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
GA 67
39
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 16 East: Savannah
40
Merge onto I 16
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
41
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville
42
Merge onto I 95
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 90
Toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill
44
Enter roundabout onto GA 144
296 ft
·
5 sec
·
GA 144
45
Continue on GA 144
359 ft
·
7 sec
·
GA 144
46
Enter roundabout onto GA 144
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ford Avenue
47
Continue on GA 144
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Ford Avenue
48
Arrive at destination
GA 144
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 134.7 miles from Gainesville, GA, or about 2h 48m 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 59 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.7 miles or 2h 48m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond Hill, 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 269.3 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.7 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 40.2 and 266.9 — 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
266.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 25m in
Take the exit toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 90
Toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.11 one way
$84.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $46.05 | $92.09 |
| premium | $4.70 | $49.84 | $99.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.46 | $118.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.2 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 | 80.8 | 0 | $28.28 | $12.93 |
| Efficient EV | 67.3 | 0 | $23.56 | $10.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.7 | 1 | $37.70 | $17.24 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Richmond Hill, GA
Afternoon in Richmond Hill on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Washington, GA
135 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 29m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
$10
near mile 260.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
269.3 mi in 5h 29m — 58% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 25.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
48 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?
9/10
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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 269.3 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.
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 Richmond Hill, 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 29m. Total distance: 269.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 Richmond Hill, 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.
Yes — Fort Pulaski National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Richmond Hill, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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