Origin
Norcross, GA
Afternoon in Norcross on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norcross, GA to Gainesville, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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.
Norcross, GA
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Gainesville, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norcross, GA to Gainesville, GA covers 37.3 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lanier Parkway, Interstate Highway 85, Queen City Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on Lanier Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 37.3 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 (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 37.3 miles, with most of the trip on Lanier Parkway and Interstate Highway 85. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.7 miles on Lanier Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lanier Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lanier Parkway and Interstate Highway 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Cemetery Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Cemetery Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 85 / Interstate Highway 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Cemetery Street
Turn left onto South Cemetery Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 85 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 85 North
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 85 / Interstate Highway 85
Merge onto I 85 / Interstate Highway 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 985 / Lanier Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 985 / Lanier Parkway toward I 985 North: Gainesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 113
Toward I 985 North: Gainesville
8
34.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lanier Parkway | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| Interstate Highway 85 | 11 mi | 11m |
| Queen City Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Beaver Ruin Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Buford Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| I 85 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Indian Trail Lilburn Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lanier Parkway
— 19.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norcross, GA and Gainesville, GA.
1
Start on South Peachtree Street
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Peachtree Street
2
Turn left onto South Cemetery Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Cemetery Street
3
Turn left onto US 23; GA 13
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Buford Highway
4
Turn right onto GA 378
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Beaver Ruin Road
5
Turn right onto Indian Trail Lilburn Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Indian Trail Lilburn Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 85 North
7
Merge onto I 85
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Interstate Highway 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 85
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 985
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Lanier Parkway
Exit 113
Toward I 985 North: Gainesville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 20
Toward GA 60, GA 53: Candler Road, Gainesville
Use the slight right lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto GA 60
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Queen City Parkway
12
Turn right onto GA 60; GA 369
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
13
Turn right onto Green Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Green Street
14
Arrive at destination
Green Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.83 one way
$11.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Gainesville, GA
Afternoon in Gainesville on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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
2 degrees cooler 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Norcross, GA to Gainesville, GA covers 37.3 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lanier Parkway, Interstate Highway 85, Queen City Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from Norcross, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Cemetery Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (I 85 / Interstate Highway 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Norcross, GA to Gainesville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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