How far is Alpharetta, GA from Dacula, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Dacula, GA is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Dacula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Dacula.
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Start on Academy Street
42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1750 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway
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Continue on State Bridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · State Bridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on State Bridge Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Bridge Road
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Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Turn left onto Howell Ferry Road
1146 ft · 41 sec · Howell Ferry Road
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Continue on McClure Bridge Road
2854 ft · 1 min · McClure Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lawrenceville Street
39 m · 4 sec · West Lawrenceville Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lawrenceville Street
2791 ft · 1 min · West Lawrenceville Street
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Continue on Duluth Highway
8.2 mi · 13 min · Duluth Highway
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Take the ramp left toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder
1287 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · University Parkway
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Turn left onto Winder Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Winder Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winder Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Dacula.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Duluth Highway
Continue on Duluth Highway
8.22 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Dacula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Dacula?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Alpharetta and 13.5 miles from Dacula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny near Dacula.
Stop Ideas Near Duluth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duluth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Dacula. Straight-line distance: 23.46 mi (37.75 km).
#1 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dacula
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 6,477 |
| Coordinates | 33.9887200, -83.8979600 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dacula (-83.89796, 33.98872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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