Trip from Moultrie, GA to Gainesville, GA

Drive Time

4h 50m

Distance

255 mi

410 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 37m ★

6 AM

4h 51m

8 AM

5h 18m

10 AM

5h 0m

12 PM

4h 58m

3 PM

5h 2m

5 PM

5h 17m

8 PM

4h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Moultrie, GA

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Gainesville, GA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Moultrie to Gainesville covers 255 miles through the heart of Georgia, typically taking about 4 hours and 50 minutes to complete. Because this is a highway-focused route, it is perfectly manageable as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $41 on fuel, making it a relatively budget-friendly journey for a solo driver or a small group. You will navigate via US 319, I-75, and Lanier Parkway, transitioning from the southern part of the state toward the north. Whether you are heading up for business or a change of scenery, the route is direct and efficient. It is a solid, no-nonsense path that gets you from Point A to Point B without unnecessary detours.

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

127.5 miles from Moultrie, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a drive dominated by high-speed travel, as 84% of your journey takes place on major highways. The primary challenge is the long, uninterrupted 143.8-mile stretch on I-75, which requires steady focus and patience behind the wheel. While the initial leg involves US 319, the transition to the interstate creates a shift in pace, moving from local roads to a more consistent, high-velocity environment. By the time you reach Lanier Parkway, the character of the road begins to settle into the final approach toward Gainesville. It is a functional, highway-heavy experience that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding, scenic backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 143.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 319. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 120.8 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 255 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 120.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 186.1 miles (I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

120.8 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta

186.1 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in | I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 675 / Terrell Starr Parkway toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 227 Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville

196.3 mi into trip | ~3h 43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville

214.2 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

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 33 Toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta

232.5 mi into trip | ~4h 24m in | I 985 / Lanier Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 985 / Lanier Parkway toward I 985 North: Gainesville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 113 Toward I 985 North: Gainesville

Towns Along This Route

Between Moultrie, GA and Gainesville, GA, road signs point toward Greenville and Atlanta.

Greenville

186.1 mi in | ~3h 31m | via I 675

Atlanta

214.2 mi in | ~4h 4m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	143.8 mi	2h 34m
US 319	21.4 mi	31m
Lanier Parkway	19.7 mi	21m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	17.3 mi	19m
Larry Justice Highway	15.9 mi	17m
Interstate Highway 85	15.4 mi	16m
Terrell Starr Parkway	10.1 mi	11m
Tifton Highway	3.4 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 143.8 mi, about 2h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moultrie, GA and Gainesville, GA.

Start on GA 37

314 ft · 9 sec · West Central Avenue

Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest

372 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street Northwest

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northwest

381 ft · 20 sec · 1st Avenue Northwest

Turn left onto US 319 Business; GA 33

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 319 Business; GA 33

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Tifton Highway

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 319 Business; GA 33

124 ft · 5 sec · Tifton Highway

Continue on US 319 Business; GA 33

3.2 mi · 4 min · Tifton Highway

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 319; GA 35

21 mi · 30 min · US 319; GA 35

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 319; GA 35

330 ft · 15 sec · US 319; GA 35

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 82; GA 520

484 ft · 17 sec · 7th Street West

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 27 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 75

94 mi · 1 hr 41 min · I 75

Use the none / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 675

10 mi · 11 min · Terrell Starr Parkway

Exit 227 Toward I 675 North: Augusta, Greenville Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 285 East: Augusta, Greenville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 285

17 mi · 19 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 52 sec

Exit 33 Toward I 85: Greenville, Atlanta Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

520 ft · 6 sec

Toward I 85 North: Greenville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 85 North: Greenville Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 85

1.2 mi · 1 min · Northeast Expressway

Continue on I 85

15 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 85

0.5 mi · 33 sec · I 85

Keep slight left at fork onto I 985

20 mi · 21 min · Lanier Parkway

Exit 113 Toward I 985 North: Gainesville Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 20 Toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville Use the slight right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto GA 60

2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway

Turn right onto GA 60; GA 369

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

Turn right onto Green Street

36 ft · 1 sec · Green Street

Arrive at destination

Green Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 50-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you have a significant 143.8-mile stretch on I-75, try to time your break to coincide with the end of that segment to keep your energy levels steady. Departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid potential traffic bottlenecks as you approach the Gainesville area. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the long interstate portion, as relying on major service stops along I-75 will help you stay within your $41 budget. Above all, maintain a consistent pace to ensure you reach your destination without feeling fatigued from the long highway miles.

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 127.5 miles from Moultrie, GA, or about 2h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.8 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 127.5 miles or 2h 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gainesville, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Moultrie, 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 Moultrie, GA

This is one driving day of about 255 miles and 4h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moultrie, 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 I 75 for about 143.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 127.5 mi from Moultrie, GA · 2h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

128 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

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.5 miles from Moultrie, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 143.8 miles.

Arriving in Gainesville, GA

The final approach into Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, GA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.81 one way

$81.62 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$44.46	$88.93
premium	$4.78	$47.97	$95.94
diesel	$5.64	$56.65	$113.30

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: 89.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	76.5	0	$26.78	$12.24
Efficient EV	63.8	0	$22.31	$10.20
EV Truck/SUV	102	1	$35.70	$16.32

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Moultrie, GA

Evening in Moultrie on Sunday

Local time

8:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gainesville, GA

Evening in Gainesville on Sunday

Local time

8:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

2 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

4h 50m 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 Moultrie, GA to Gainesville, GA covers 255 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, US 319, 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 127.5 miles from Moultrie, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.81 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.

Between Moultrie, GA and Gainesville, GA, road signs point toward Greenville and Atlanta.

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Trip from Moultrie, GA to Gainesville, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Gainesville, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Moultrie, GA

Gainesville, GA

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 50m on the road

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