How far is Gainesville, GA from Norcross, GA?

The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Norcross, GA is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.32 mi
00h 44m
Flight
33.22 mi
53.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.22 mi
Kilometers
53.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.32 mi
Kilometers
60.06 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norcross
Sun, Apr 19, 5:43 AM EDT
Return by in Gainesville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gainesville
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Norcross
Sun, Apr 19, 5:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gainesville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Buford
GA

City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States

From Gainesville
18.6 mi
00h 22m
To Norcross
18.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Norcross.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Norcross.

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    11 m · 4 sec · Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast

    56 m · 5 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · E. E. Butler Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 985 South: Atlanta

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway

    21.2 mi · 23 min · Lanier Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Indian Trail-Lilburn Road

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Indian Trail-Lilburn Road

    1003 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Indian Trail Lilburn Road

    852 ft · 17 sec · Indian Trail Lilburn Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Beaver Ruin Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Beaver Ruin Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Buford Highway

    3108 ft · 58 sec · Buford Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Cemetery Street

    1090 ft · 31 sec · South Cemetery Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Peachtree Street

    16 m · 1 sec · South Peachtree Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Peachtree Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Norcross.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
32.5 mi · 87%
Beaver Ruin Road
1.72 mi · 5%
E. E. Butler Parkway
1.2 mi · 3%
Buford Highway
0.59 mi · 2%
I 985 South
0.45 mi · 1%
Indian Trail-Lilburn Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buford
00h 22m from Gainesville
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gainesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norcross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Norcross?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Buford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Gainesville and 18.6 miles from Norcross.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gainesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norcross.

Stop Ideas Near Buford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buford.

RAIL

Gainesville

24 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

51 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

80 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Norcross. Straight-line distance: 33.22 mi (53.46 km).

Gainesville

#1 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

Population44,213
Coordinates34.2978800, -83.8240700
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Norcross

#2 Norcross

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population18,003
Coordinates33.9412100, -84.2135300
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Gainesville (-83.82407, 34.29788)
End: Norcross (-84.21353, 33.94121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.85 $11.69
Premium $4.78 $6.31 $12.61
Diesel $5.62 $7.42 $14.85

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gainesville and Norcross. The current time is 04:59:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.