How far is Roswell, GA from Dacula, GA?
The driving distance from Roswell, GA to Dacula, GA is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 48m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roswell and Dacula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell and Dacula.
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Start on North Atlanta Street
6 m · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto Alpharetta Highway
936 ft · 27 sec · Alpharetta Highway
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Turn right onto Norcross Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Norcross Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Warsaw Road
38 m · 3 sec · Warsaw Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Warsaw Road
2964 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road
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Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road
8 mi · 14 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
560 ft · 12 sec · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 85 North
1376 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 85
6.7 mi · 7 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 316 East: Lawrenceville, Athens
2806 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on University Parkway
10.2 mi · 14 min · University Parkway
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Turn left onto Winder Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Winder Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winder Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roswell and Dacula.
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.
University Parkway
Continue on University Parkway
10.2 mi · 00h 14m
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 Roswell and Sunny near Dacula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roswell to Dacula?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Roswell and 16.5 miles from Dacula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roswell and Sunny near Dacula.
Stop Ideas Near Norcross
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 Norcross.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roswell and Dacula. Straight-line distance: 26.66 mi (42.91 km).
#1 Roswell
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 95,434 |
| Coordinates | 34.0231600, -84.3615900 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dacula
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 6,477 |
| Coordinates | 33.9887200, -83.8979600 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dacula (-83.89796, 33.98872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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