How far is North Decatur, GA from Gainesville, GA?
The driving distance from North Decatur, GA to Gainesville, GA is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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
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City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Decatur and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Decatur and Gainesville.
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Start on North Decatur Road
36 m · 7 sec · North Decatur Road
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Turn right onto Clairmont Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Clairmont Road
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Turn slight right
93 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto I-85 Access Road
117 m · 8 sec · I-85 Access Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 85 North
961 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
6 mi · 7 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway
19.7 mi · 21 min · Lanier Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville
1532 ft · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen City Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Queen City Parkway
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Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
2260 ft · 49 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 North Decatur 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.
Lanier Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway
19.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Decatur to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Suwanee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from North Decatur and 24.3 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Decatur and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Suwanee
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Decatur and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 44.62 mi (71.81 km).
#1 North Decatur
Census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia
| Population | 16,698 |
| Coordinates | 33.7903800, -84.3060300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.62 | $19.23 |
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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