Gainesville, Georgia to Morristown, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

135.7 miles 218.4 km · straight line
169.6 miles estimated 273 km · driving distance
3h 25min estimated drive time
$16 - $20 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Morristown, Tennessee?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Morristown, Tennessee is 135.7 miles (218.4 km) as the crow flies. Morristown, Tennessee is located NNE of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 169.6 miles, taking about 3h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia and Morristown, Tennessee in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gainesville, Georgia and Morristown, Tennessee. 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 Morristown, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 25min $16 - $20 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 6min $14–$25* Budget
Train ~3h 15min $20–$59* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Georgia & Morristown, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Georgia
34.30°N, 83.82°W
America/New_York
381m elevation
Morristown, Tennessee
36.21°N, 83.29°W
America/New_York
397m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 45 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 183.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients