How far is Dacula, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Dacula, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dacula and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dacula and Alpharetta.
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Start on Winder Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Winder Highway
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Turn right onto University Parkway
5.4 mi · 7 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 120, US 29 South, GA 8 South: Duluth
8.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on West Lawrenceville Street
2792 ft · 1 min · West Lawrenceville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McClure Bridge Road
68 m · 7 sec · McClure Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto McClure Bridge Road
2853 ft · 1 min · McClure Bridge Road
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Continue on Howell Ferry Road
1094 ft · 41 sec · Howell Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Continue on State Bridge Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Bridge Road
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Continue on Old Milton Parkway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dacula and Alpharetta.
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.
GA 120
Take the exit slight right toward GA 120, US 29 South, GA 8 South: Duluth
8.37 mi · 00h 13m
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 Dacula and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dacula to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Dacula and 15 miles from Alpharetta.
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 4.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dacula and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.
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.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dacula and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 23.46 mi (37.75 km).
#1 Dacula
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 6,477 |
| Coordinates | 33.9887200, -83.8979600 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
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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