Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dahlonega, GA
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The drive from Dahlonega, GA to Nimblewill, GA covers 12.6 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on GA 52, Dawsonville Highway, Nimblewill Church Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on GA 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 22m highway drive covering 12.6 miles, with most of the trip on GA 52 and Dawsonville Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.1 miles on GA 52.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on GA 52 and Dawsonville Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Public Square North.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Public Square North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (GA 9; GA 52 / Morrison Moore Parkway West): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (GA 52): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Continue onto Public Square North
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto GA 9; GA 52 / Morrison Moore Parkway West
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto GA 52
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto CR 126 / Nimblewill Church Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CR 126 / Nimblewill Church Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GA 52 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Dawsonville Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Nimblewill Church Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Morrison Moore Parkway West | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Public Square North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Public Square South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dahlonega, GA and Nimblewill, GA.
Start on Public Square South
Continue on Public Square North
Turn right onto West Main Street
Turn right onto GA 9; GA 52
Continue on GA 9; GA 52
Enter roundabout onto GA 52
Continue on GA 52
Turn right onto CR 126
At end of road, turn right onto CR 126
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Dahlonega on Saturday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Nimblewill on Saturday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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