How far is Gainesville, GA from Tucker, GA?

The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Tucker, GA is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.17 mi
00h 49m
Flight
38 mi
61.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38 mi
Kilometers
61.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.17 mi
Kilometers
66.26 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucker
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Gainesville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gainesville
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Tucker
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gainesville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sugar Hill
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Gainesville
20.6 mi
00h 24m
To Tucker
20.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1083 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Tucker

    54 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Norcross Tucker Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Norcross Tucker Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Tucker Norcross Road

    1183 ft · 30 sec · Tucker Norcross Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Tucker Norcross Road

    1178 ft · 28 sec · Tucker Norcross Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Chamblee Tucker Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Tucker Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fellowship Road

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lanier Parkway
34.8 mi · 85%
Chamblee Tucker Road
1.89 mi · 5%
South Norcross Tucker Road
1.37 mi · 3%
E. E. Butler Parkway
1.2 mi · 3%
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
0.77 mi · 2%
I 985 South
0.45 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 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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Hill
00h 24m from Gainesville
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gainesville and Sunny near Tucker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Sugar Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Gainesville and 20.6 miles from Tucker.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gainesville and Sunny near Tucker.

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sugar Hill, 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 Sugar Hill.

RAIL

Gainesville

27 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

48 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

83 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Tucker. Straight-line distance: 38 mi (61.16 km).

Gainesville

#1 Gainesville

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

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

#2 Tucker

Census-designated place, Georgia, USA

Population36,857
Coordinates33.8545500, -84.2171400
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Gainesville (-83.82407, 34.29788)
End: Tucker (-84.21714, 33.85455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $5.74
Round trip
$11.49
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.74 $11.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.78 $6.93 $13.86
Diesel $5.62 $8.15 $16.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gainesville and Tucker. The current time is 00:20:30.

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.