Origin
Dacula, GA
Late night in Dacula on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dacula, GA to Alpharetta, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dacula, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
This 28.4-mile drive from Dacula to Alpharetta, Georgia, is a manageable 47-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. With no highway driving, expect a turn-heavy local experience that will take you through familiar Southeast terrain. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, making it an economical option for a short hop. This route is ideal for those who prefer navigating local roads over high-speed highways and can be easily completed within a few hours, leaving plenty of time for your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 29 | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| University Parkway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| State Bridge Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Winder Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| McClure Bridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Lawrenceville Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 29
— 8.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dacula, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on US 29 Business; GA 8
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Winder Highway
2
Turn right onto GA 316; US 29; GA 8
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
University Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit onto US 29; GA 8
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
US 29; GA 8
Toward GA 120, US 29 South, GA 8 South: Duluth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lawrenceville Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto McClure Bridge Road
222 ft
·
6 sec
·
McClure Bridge Road
6
Continue on McClure Bridge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McClure Bridge Road
7
Continue on Howell Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Howell Ferry Road
8
Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Hill Road
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on State Bridge Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on GA 120
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
13
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
GA 316; US 29; GA 8 / University Parkway
Turn right onto GA 316; US 29; GA 8 / University Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 29; GA 8
Take the exit onto US 29; GA 8 toward GA 120, US 29 South, GA 8 South: Duluth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GA 120, US 29 South, GA 8 South: Duluth
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
McClure Bridge Road
Enter roundabout onto McClure Bridge Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Pleasant Hill Road
Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
26.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Academy Street
Turn right onto Academy Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Alpharetta, GA
Late night in Alpharetta on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
W 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a local drive with a high degree of turning, as this route utilizes University Parkway and US 29 South before transitioning to West Lawrenceville Street. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 28.4 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to note, indicating frequent intersections and changes in direction. This road's personality is about engaging with the local infrastructure rather than covering long distances quickly.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on US 29.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 29 and University Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near GA 316; US 29; GA 8 / University Parkway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (GA 316; US 29; GA 8 / University Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (US 29; GA 8): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles (McClure Bridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Dacula, GA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on US 29. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (GA 316; US 29; GA 8 / University Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (US 29; GA 8): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles (McClure Bridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alpharetta, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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