How far is Dacula, GA from Fayette County, GA?

The driving distance from Dacula, GA to Fayette County, GA is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.19 mi
01h 27m
Flight
52.46 mi
84.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.46 mi
Kilometers
84.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.19 mi
Kilometers
101.69 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette County
Fri, Jul 24, 4:45 PM EDT
Return by in Dacula
Fri, Jul 24, 6:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dacula
2026-07-24T15:17
Arrive Fayette County
Fri, Jul 24, 4:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dacula
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Druid Hills
GA

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Dacula
31.6 mi
00h 43m
To Fayette County
31.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
88°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dacula and Fayette County.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dacula and Fayette County.

  1. 1

    Start on Winder Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Winder Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto University Parkway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · University Parkway

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta

    1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 85 South: Riverdale

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 85

    13 mi · 21 min · State Route 85

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Beauregard Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Beauregard Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Redwine Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Redwine Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ebenezer Church Road

    640 ft · 13 sec · Ebenezer Church Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brookshire Drive

    1635 ft · 56 sec · Brookshire Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brookshire Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dacula and Fayette County.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
26.9 mi · 43%
State Route 85
13 mi · 21%
University Parkway
10.3 mi · 16%
James Wendell George Parkway
6.86 mi · 11%
Redwine Road
2.58 mi · 4%
Winder Highway
1.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

25.9 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Druid Hills
00h 43m from Dacula
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dacula and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dacula to Fayette County?

The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Dacula and 31.6 miles from Fayette County.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dacula and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette County.

Stop Ideas Near Druid Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Druid Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 4.6 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 12 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Druid Hills.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

73 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dacula and Fayette County. Straight-line distance: 52.46 mi (84.42 km).

Dacula

#1 Dacula

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America

Population6,477
Coordinates33.9887200, -83.8979600
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Fayette County

#2 Fayette County

County in Georgia, United States

Population115,821
Coordinates33.4139400, -84.4941900
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Dacula (-83.89796, 33.98872)
End: Fayette County (-84.49419, 33.41394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.44 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.67
4.46 gal · 16.88 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.83 $17.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.88 $19.75
Premium $4.78 $10.65 $21.31
Diesel $5.62 $12.54 $25.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Jul 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Dacula and Fayette County. The current time is 15:17:54.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.