How far is Gainesville, GA from Snellville, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Snellville, GA is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 52m.
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.
City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Snellville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Snellville.
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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
17.1 mi · 18 min · Lanier Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming
1039 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Buford Drive
9.7 mi · 15 min · Buford Drive
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Continue on Jackson Street
2211 ft · 54 sec · Jackson Street
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Take the exit right
45 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scenic Highway
6.9 mi · 12 min · Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street East
789 ft · 29 sec · Main Street East
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Take the exit right toward Civic Drive Southwest
998 ft · 44 sec · Civic Drive Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lenora Church Road
154 m · 14 sec · Lenora Church Road
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Merge slight left onto Scenic Highway
100 m · 8 sec · Scenic Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Snellville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lanier Parkway
Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
17.1 mi · 00h 18m
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 Gainesville and Sunny near Snellville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Snellville?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Buford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Gainesville and 18.3 miles from Snellville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Snellville.
Stop Ideas Near Buford
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 Buford.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Snellville. Straight-line distance: 32.44 mi (52.2 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 Snellville
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 20,185 |
| Coordinates | 33.8573300, -84.0199100 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Snellville (-84.01991, 33.85733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
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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