Gainesville, Georgia to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310.7 miles 500 km · straight line
365.7 miles actual route 588.5 km · driving distance
7h 7min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Raleigh?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Raleigh is 310.7 miles (500 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 365.7 miles, taking about 7h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 7min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 32min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 46min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Georgia & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Georgia
34.30°N, 83.82°W
America/New_York
381m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM