Origin
Jefferson, GA
Late night in Jefferson on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jefferson, GA to Gainesville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jefferson, GA
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Gainesville, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion in Northeast Georgia, the 21.7-mile trek from Jefferson to Gainesville is an efficient choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $3, this route is as budget-friendly as it is convenient. You will navigate primarily via the Major Damon J. Gause Bypass, E. E. Butler Parkway, and Old Pendergrass Road. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region, you will experience consistent local terrain throughout the journey. It is a straightforward connection that requires no overnight stops, allowing you full flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Major Damon J. Gause Bypass | 17.8 mi | 21m |
| E. E. Butler Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Old Pendergrass Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Gordon Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Green Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
— 17.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, GA and Gainesville, GA.
1
Start on this road
191 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Gordon Street
338 ft
·
16 sec
·
Gordon Street
3
Continue on US 129 Business; GA 11 Business
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn slight left onto Old Pendergrass Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Pendergrass Road
5
Turn right onto US 129; GA 11
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 129; GA 11
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
E. E. Butler Parkway
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left
82 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn right
227 ft
·
20 sec
9
Turn left
255 ft
·
22 sec
10
Turn right onto Green Street
149 ft
·
6 sec
·
Green Street
11
Arrive at destination
Green Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gordon Street
Turn right onto Gordon Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 129; GA 11 / Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
Turn right onto US 129; GA 11 / Major Damon J. Gause Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
21.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
21.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Green Street
Turn right onto Green Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Gainesville, GA
Late night in Gainesville on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the total highway share is only 8%, the route offers a mix of local road navigation and a significant 17.8-mile stretch on the Major Damon J. Gause Bypass. This longest segment provides the most consistent pace of the trip before you transition into the more intricate sections of the drive. The road’s personality shifts from open bypass travel to the more localized flow of the E. E. Butler Parkway. You should prepare for frequent adjustments as you move through these varying road types toward your destination.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gordon Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gordon Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 129; GA 11 / Major Damon J. Gause Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on Major Damon J. Gause Bypass. 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: near the start (Gordon Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 129; GA 11 / Major Damon J. Gause Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gainesville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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