How far is Buford, GA from Gainesville, GA?
The driving distance from Buford, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buford and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buford and Gainesville.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Harris Street
44 m · 6 sec · South Harris Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street Northeast
1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street Northeast
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Continue on South Water Works Road Northeast
809 ft · 20 sec · South Water Works Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Continue on McEver Road
1 mi · 2 min · McEver Road
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Turn right onto Holiday Road
2379 ft · 49 sec · Holiday Road
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Continue on Friendship Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Friendship Road
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Turn left onto I 985 North, US 23 North: Gainesville
1187 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
11.3 mi · 12 min · Lanier Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville
1532 ft · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen City Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway
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Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
2260 ft · 49 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
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Turn right onto Green Street
11 m · 2 sec · Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buford and Gainesville.
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.
Lanier Parkway
Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
11.3 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buford and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buford to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Flowery Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Buford and 9.4 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buford and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Flowery Branch
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 Flowery Branch.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buford and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 16 mi (25.75 km).
#1 Buford
City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,750 |
| Coordinates | 34.1206600, -84.0043500 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,213 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978800, -83.8240700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
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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