How far is Dalton, GA from Gainesville, GA?
The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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.
Human settlement in Gilmer County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Gainesville.
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Start on West Cuyler Street
100 m · 17 sec · West Cuyler Street
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Turn right onto South Pentz Street
137 m · 25 sec · South Pentz Street
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Turn left onto West Morris Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Morris Street
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Continue on Airport Road
541 ft · 19 sec · Airport Road
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Turn left onto East Walnut Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Avenue
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Continue on Chatsworth Road Southeast
5.2 mi · 6 min · Chatsworth Road Southeast
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Spring Place Smyrna Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Spring Place Smyrna Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Smyrna Church Road
662 ft · 11 sec · Smyrna Church Road
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Turn right onto Smyrna Ramhurst Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Smyrna Ramhurst Road
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Continue straight
811 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Old Highway 411
2.4 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 411
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Turn left
16 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Industrial Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Industrial Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Avenue
60 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 52 East
18.2 mi · 25 min · Highway 52 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Elliott Family Parkway
13 m · 1 sec · Elliott Family Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Elliott Family Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Elliott Family Parkway
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Keep slight left
15.7 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
2549 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
39 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
127 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Henry Grady Highway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Henry Grady Highway
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Turn left onto Price Road
8.5 mi · 15 min · Price Road
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Turn right onto Thompson Bridge Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Thompson Bridge Road
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Continue on Green Street Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Green Street Northeast
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Continue on E. E. Butler Parkway
1670 ft · 52 sec · E. E. Butler Parkway
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Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
756 ft · 26 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
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Continue on Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
122 m · 20 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
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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 Dalton 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.
Highway 52 East
Turn right onto Highway 52 East
18.2 mi · 00h 25m
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 Dalton 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 Dalton to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
East Ellijay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Dalton and 46.7 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dalton and Mostly Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near East Ellijay
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 East Ellijay.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 72.93 mi (117.37 km).
#1 Dalton
City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 33,853 |
| Coordinates | 34.7698000, -84.9702200 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
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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