How far is Milton, GA from Gainesville, GA?
The driving distance from Milton, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Gainesville.
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Start on Scotlandwell Place
2254 ft · 2 min · Scotlandwell Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Thompson Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · South Thompson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hopewell Road
57 m · 7 sec · Hopewell Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hopewell Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Hopewell Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hopewell Road
22 m · 2 sec · Hopewell Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hopewell Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Hopewell Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamby Road
10 m · 1 sec · Hamby Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamby Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hamby Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlanta Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Atlanta Highway
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Turn right onto Peachtree Parkway
1487 ft · 30 sec · Peachtree Parkway
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Turn left onto US 19 North, GA 400 North: Dahlonega
2013 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 306: Gainesville
1758 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
27 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Keith Bridge Road
7.7 mi · 12 min · Keith Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi · 15 min · Dawsonville Highway
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Continue on John W Morrow Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway
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Turn left onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
2321 ft · 53 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
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Turn right onto Green Street
11 m · 2 sec · Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Gainesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dawsonville Highway
Turn right onto Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi · 00h 15m
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 Milton and Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Cumming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Milton and 18.3 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milton and Sunny near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Cumming
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 Cumming.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 29.54 mi (47.54 km).
#1 Milton
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 40,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1321600, -84.3006700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,213 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978800, -83.8240700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Street (-83.824068, 34.297881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
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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