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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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 49m.
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 County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right
7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1083 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Tucker
54 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Norcross Tucker Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Norcross Tucker Road
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Continue on Tucker Norcross Road
1183 ft · 30 sec · Tucker Norcross Road
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Continue on Tucker Norcross Road
1178 ft · 28 sec · Tucker Norcross Road
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Continue on Chamblee Tucker Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Tucker Road
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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.
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
21.2 mi · 00h 23m
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugar Hill.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Tucker. Straight-line distance: 38 mi (61.16 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 Tucker
Census-designated place, Georgia, USA
| Population | 36,857 |
| Coordinates | 33.8545500, -84.2171400 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tucker (-84.21714, 33.85455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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