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Trip from Gray, GA to Wayside, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

10m

Distance

6.7 mi

11 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 10m ★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m ★

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

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Downtown Gray, GA, GA

Gray, GA

Joshua Brown

Downtown Wayside, GA, GA

Wayside, GA

Freek Wolsink

Trip Overview

Gray, GA to Wayside, GA is 6.7 miles and takes about 10 minutes via Monticello Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically in Georgia. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick trip or as a segment of a larger journey. Given its brevity, you'll likely find it easy to fit into any schedule without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Monticello Highway 5.8 mi 8m
Atlanta Road 0.5 mi 1m
Old Highway 11 0.1 mi <1m
Eatonton Highway <0.1 mi <1m
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
James Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Monticello Highway — 5.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gray, GA and Wayside, GA.

1

Start on GA 44

29 ft · 2 sec · James Street
2

Continue on GA 44

454 ft · 20 sec · Eatonton Highway
3

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

121 ft · 5 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4

Turn right onto Atlanta Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Atlanta Road
5

Continue on Monticello Highway

5.8 mi · 8 min · Monticello Highway
6

Turn slight right

280 ft · 12 sec
7

Continue on Old Highway 11

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Old Highway 11
8

Arrive at destination

Old Highway 11

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster around mile 0.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Navigation decision point

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Atlanta Road

Turn right onto Atlanta Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.99 one way

$1.98 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $1.12 $2.23
premium $4.67 $1.23 $2.46
diesel $5.76 $1.52 $3.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2 0 $0.70 $0.32
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.59 $0.27
EV Truck/SUV 2.7 0 $0.94 $0.43

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 as of Oct 12, 2026

Origin

Gray, GA

Late night in Gray on Monday

Local time

3:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

NW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 8:51AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 6:46AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Wayside, GA

Late night in Wayside on Monday

Local time

3:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

NW 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 8:51AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 6:46AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

10m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is primarily surface roads, with only a 2% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on local roads like Monticello Highway, Atlanta Road, and Old Highway 11. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 5.8 miles on Monticello Highway. Expect a more rural cruising feel rather than high-speed travel.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Monticello Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Gray, GA to Wayside, GA is easy. At 10m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Atlanta Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

662 ft 594 ft

Total Climb

104 ft

Total Descent

69 ft

Highest Point

662 ft

~5.7 mi in

Elevation Range

68 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Gray, GA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Jones County Courthouse — courthouse in Georgia, United States
  • • Jones County High School — high school in Gray, Jones County, Georgia

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Monticello Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Atlanta Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wayside, GA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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