Origin
Winder, GA
Morning in Winder on Tuesday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winder, GA to Gainesville, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winder, GA
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Gainesville, GA
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Trip Overview
Winder to Gainesville is 26.1 miles and takes about 39m via GA 211, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given the brief duration and focused highway nature, it's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick trip or an add-on to a larger journey. You'll find it’s a practical option for getting between these two specific towns without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 211 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Highway 211 Northwest | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Winder Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Lanier Parkway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Athens Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Queen City Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Atlanta Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
GA 211
— 7.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winder, GA and Gainesville, GA.
1
Start on GA 11; GA 53; GA 211
201 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn right onto GA 211
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Athens Street
3
Continue on GA 211
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
GA 211
4
Enter roundabout onto GA 211
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
GA 211
5
Continue on GA 211
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
GA 211
6
Enter roundabout onto GA 211
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 211 Northwest
7
Continue on GA 211
343 ft
·
8 sec
·
Highway 211 Northwest
8
Enter roundabout onto GA 211
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 211 Northwest
9
Continue on GA 211
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 211 Northwest
10
Continue on GA 211
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
State Road 211
11
Continue on GA 211
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 211 Northwest
Use the right lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto GA 53
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Winder Highway
13
Turn right onto GA 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlanta Highway
14
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 985 North
15
Merge onto I 985; US 23
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lanier Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 20
Toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville
Use the slight right lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto GA 60
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen City Parkway
18
Turn right onto GA 60; GA 369
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
19
Turn right onto Green Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Green Street
20
Arrive at destination
Green Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
GA 211
Enter roundabout onto GA 211
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
GA 211 / Highway 211 Northwest
Enter roundabout onto GA 211 / Highway 211 Northwest
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
GA 211 / Highway 211 Northwest
Enter roundabout onto GA 211 / Highway 211 Northwest
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Green Street
Turn right onto Green Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.08 one way
$8.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Morning in Gainesville on Tuesday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 67% of the route utilizing main roads like GA 211 and Winder Highway. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a longest stretch of 7.6 miles on GA 211. Expect a smooth, direct experience rather than winding backroads. The road character remains fairly consistent, making it an efficient way to cover the distance without significant changes in terrain or road type.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on GA 211.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 211 and Highway 211 Northwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in near GA 211.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (GA 211): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles (GA 211 / Highway 211 Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.9 miles (GA 211 / Highway 211 Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on GA 211. 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 7.2 miles (GA 211): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.8 miles (GA 211 / Highway 211 Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.9 miles (GA 211 / Highway 211 Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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