How far is Atlanta, GA from Dahlonega, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Dahlonega, GA is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Dahlonega.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Dahlonega.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
35.7 mi · 42 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
39 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
1909 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn sharp left onto South Chestatee Street
5.5 mi · 9 min · South Chestatee Street
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Turn right onto Public Square South
44 m · 5 sec · Public Square South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Dahlonega.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
35.7 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Atlanta and Sunny near Dahlonega.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Dahlonega?
The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cumming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Atlanta and 32.7 miles from Dahlonega.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Dahlonega.
Stop Ideas Near Cumming
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Suwanee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumming.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Dahlonega. Straight-line distance: 58.84 mi (94.7 km).
#1 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dahlonega
City in Lumpkin, Georgia, United States
| Population | 7,329 |
| Coordinates | 34.5325900, -83.9849100 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dahlonega (-83.98491, 34.53259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
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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