How far is Gainesville, GA from Duluth, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Duluth, GA is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Gwinnett and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Duluth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Duluth.
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Start on Green Street
11 m · 4 sec · Green Street
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Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
56 m · 5 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · E. E. Butler Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 985 South: Atlanta
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
21.2 mi · 23 min · Lanier Parkway
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 120: Duluth, Lawrenceville
2222 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 120 East: Duluth, Lawrenceville
1341 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Duluth Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Duluth Highway
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Continue on West Lawrenceville Street
137 m · 15 sec · West Lawrenceville Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
13 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Duluth.
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
21.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gainesville and Rain Showers near Duluth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Duluth?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Rest Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Gainesville and 16.2 miles from Duluth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gainesville and Rain Showers near Duluth.
Stop Ideas Near Rest Haven
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 Rest Haven.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Duluth. Straight-line distance: 27.41 mi (44.12 km).
#1 Gainesville
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,213 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978800, -83.8240700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Duluth
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 29,676 |
| Coordinates | 34.0028800, -84.1446400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Duluth (-84.14464, 34.00288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
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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