How far is Oakdale Woods, GA from Buford, GA?

The driving distance from Oakdale Woods, GA to Buford, GA is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.29 mi
00h 34m
Flight
13.58 mi
21.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.58 mi
Kilometers
21.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.29 mi
Kilometers
24.61 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buford
Fri, Nov 6, 4:05 PM EST
Return by in Oakdale Woods
Fri, Nov 6, 4:39 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakdale Woods
2026-11-06T15:31
Arrive Buford
Fri, Nov 6, 4:05 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakdale Woods
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lawrenceville
GA

City in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

From Oakdale Woods
7.6 mi
00h 17m
To Buford
7.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakdale Woods and Buford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale Woods and Buford.

  1. 1

    Start on Red Oak Lane

    1416 ft · 1 min · Red Oak Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Oak Court

    1009 ft · 46 sec · White Oak Court

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Black Oak Court

    149 m · 27 sec · Black Oak Court

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Grayson Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grayson Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Scenic Highway

    2211 ft · 58 sec · Scenic Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    2392 ft · 60 sec · Jackson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Buford Drive

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Buford Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Lee Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lee Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Buford Highway Northeast

    2825 ft · 53 sec · Buford Highway Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Garnett Street

    140 m · 15 sec · Garnett Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    89 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on South Harris Street

    3264 ft · 2 min · South Harris Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakdale Woods and Buford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buford Drive
10.1 mi · 66%
Grayson Highway
1.35 mi · 9%
South Lee Street
1.13 mi · 7%
South Harris Street
0.62 mi · 4%
Buford Highway Northeast
0.54 mi · 3%
Jackson Street
0.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Buford Drive

Continue on Buford Drive

10.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceville
00h 17m from Oakdale Woods
Leave By
7:22 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Oakdale Woods and Mostly Cloudy near Buford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakdale Woods to Buford?

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Oakdale Woods and 7.6 miles from Buford.

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

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oakdale Woods and Mostly Cloudy near Buford.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

39 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

92 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale Woods and Buford. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.86 km).

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#1 Oakdale Woods

Oakdale Woods is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9251000, -83.9804600
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Buford

#2 Buford

City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States

Population15,750
Coordinates34.1206600, -84.0043500
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Red Oak Lane (-83.980401, 33.925019)
End: (-84.004345, 34.120674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $1.91
Round trip
$3.83
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $1.91 $3.83
Mid-grade $4.04 $2.18 $4.36
Premium $4.48 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $5.66 $3.06 $6.11

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakdale Woods and Buford. The current time is 15:31:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.