Gainesville, Georgia to Huntington, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

294.9 miles 474.6 km · straight line
368.7 miles estimated 593.3 km · driving distance
7h 25min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Huntington, West Virginia?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Huntington, West Virginia is 294.9 miles (474.6 km) as the crow flies. Huntington, West Virginia is located NNE of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368.7 miles, taking about 7h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia and Huntington, West Virginia in West Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gainesville, Georgia and Huntington, West Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Gainesville, Georgia to Huntington, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 25min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 54min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 3min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Georgia & Huntington, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Georgia
34.30°N, 83.82°W
America/New_York
381m elevation
Huntington, West Virginia
38.42°N, 82.45°W
America/New_York
173m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients