How far is it from Watkinsville, GA, to Athens, ?

The distance between Watkinsville, GA, and Athens, is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Watkinsville, GA, to Athens, ?

The drive from Watkinsville, GA, to Athens, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Watkinsville, GA, to Athens, ?

The fastest route from Watkinsville, GA, to Athens, covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Athens from Watkinsville, GA?

Athens lies roughly to the north of Watkinsville, GA.

Are there charging stations between Watkinsville, GA and Athens?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Watkinsville, GA to Athens, including Beechwood Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Epps Bridge Centre - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); CircleK - Athens, GA (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 31.

Watkinsville, GA Athens

Distance: 9 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Watkinsville, GA to Athens takes about 20 min via US 129; US 441; GA 15. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 9 mi

This 9-mile stretch starts about 15 minutes out on Barnett Shoals Road. From there, the route follows US 129 and East Campus Road through northeast Georgia's rolling hills into Athens.

1 Depart left onto Barnett Shoals Road 32 yd
2 Turn right 2 mi
3 Enter roundabout right onto Macon Highway 49 yd
4 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Macon Highway 158 yd
5 Continue right onto Macon Highway 3 mi
6 Take exit right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Outer Loop 10 2 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn left onto College Station Road 1 mi
10 Turn right onto East Campus Road 2 mi
11 Turn right onto Cemetery Street 80 yd
12 Turn left 1 mi
13 Arrive

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The return trip from Athens to Watkinsville, GA covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

31 chargers

Beechwood Shopping Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 196 Alps Rd, Athens, GA, 30606250 kW
Epps Bridge Centre - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1791 Oconee Connector, Athens, GA, 30606250 kW
CircleK - Athens, GACCS · 290 US Highway 29 N, Athens, GA, 30601150 kW
FACILITIES MANG LIBRARY CHARG 1CCS, CHAdeMO · 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606150 kW
FACILITIES MANG LIBRARY CHARG 2CCS, CHAdeMO · 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, 30606150 kW

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This 9-mile stretch starts about 15 minutes out on Barnett Shoals Road. From there, the route follows US 129 and East Campus Road through northeast Georgia's rolling hills into Athens.

Popular destinations close by

Athens, GA → Winterville, GA8 mi · 20 min Athens, GA → Nicholson, GA14 mi · 25 min Athens, GA → Hoschton, GA33 mi · 50 min Athens, GA → Alto, GA45 mi · 1 h 5 min Athens, GA → Bogart, GA11 mi · 25 min Athens, GA → Colbert, GA13 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Watkinsville, GA, {fromState} to Athens, {toState}?: The distance between Watkinsville, GA, {fromState} and Athens, {toState} is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Watkinsville, GA, {fromState} to Athens, {toState}?: The drive from Watkinsville, GA, {fromState} to Athens, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Watkinsville, GA, {fromState} to Athens, {toState}?: The fastest route from Watkinsville, GA, {fromState} to Athens, {toState} covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Athens from Watkinsville, GA?: Athens lies roughly to the north of Watkinsville, GA.
Are there charging stations between Watkinsville, GA and Athens?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Watkinsville, GA to Athens, including Beechwood Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Epps Bridge Centre - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); CircleK - Athens, GA (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 31.

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