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Distance from Clayton to Helen

Driving Distance
31.1 mi 50 km
Flying Distance
22.4 mi 36.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Clayton, Georgia to Helen, Georgia is 31.1 mi (50 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 22.4 mi (36.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 45 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 44 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Clayton
Place Clayton
State/Province Georgia
Country US
Latitude 34.878148
Longitude -83.400993
GPS 34.878148° N, 83.400993° W
Local Time 10:46 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Helen
Place Helen
State/Province Georgia
Country US
Latitude 34.701484
Longitude -83.731568
GPS 34.701484° N, 83.731568° W
Local Time 10:46 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Clayton, Georgia to Helen, Georgia covers 31.1 mi (50 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 45 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (30.4-39.5 miles / 49-64 km). The primary route shown here saves 6 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 44 mph (71 km/h).

Available Routes

GA-255 S
31.1 mi 45 minutes
Shortest
US-23 S/US-441 S and GA-17 N
39.5 mi 49 minutes
GA-356 W
30.4 mi 44 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.