How far is Dacula, GA from Roswell, GA?
The driving distance from Dacula, GA to Roswell, GA is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 00h 46m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dacula and Roswell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dacula and Roswell.
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Start on Winder Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Winder Highway
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Turn right onto University Parkway
10.3 mi · 14 min · University Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Atlanta
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1083 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Norcross
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Warsaw Road
3151 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street
28 m · 3 sec · Norcross Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street
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Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway
924 ft · 23 sec · Alpharetta Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Atlanta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dacula and Roswell.
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.
University Parkway
Turn right onto University Parkway
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
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 Roswell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dacula to Roswell?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Dacula and 21.7 miles from Roswell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dacula and Mostly Sunny near Roswell.
Stop Ideas Near Norcross
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 Norcross.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dacula and Roswell. Straight-line distance: 26.66 mi (42.91 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 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Atlanta Street (-84.361558, 34.02316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
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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