Origin
Oakdale Woods, GA
Night in Oakdale Woods on Thursday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakdale Woods, GA to Duluth, GA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.7 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale Woods, GA
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Duluth, GA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 12.7-mile drive from Oakdale Woods to Duluth, GA, is easily manageable in just 22 minutes, making it perfect for a single day. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, you’ll primarily navigate along Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth Highway, and Plantation Boulevard. The route is a mixed drive, offering a blend of road types rather than a monotonous interstate experience. Given its short distance, it requires no overnight stops and can be completed with plenty of flexibility for your schedule. This journey stays within the Southeast region, offering a convenient local excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.7 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 (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 57% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles on Sugarloaf Parkway, allowing for a good pace. As you transition between Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth Highway, and Plantation Boulevard, the road's character will shift, moving from faster-paced sections to potentially more local road conditions. This mixed profile means you won't be stuck in one type of driving environment for the entire 22-minute trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sugarloaf Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pin Oak Way.
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 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 (Pin Oak Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Davis Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Sugarloaf Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Pin Oak Way
Turn left onto Pin Oak Way
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Davis Road
At end of road, turn left onto Davis Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Sugarloaf Parkway
Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
GA 120 / Duluth Highway
Turn left onto GA 120 / Duluth Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sugarloaf Parkway | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Duluth Highway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Plantation Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pin Oak Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Davis Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Lawrenceville Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Red Oak Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sugarloaf Parkway
— 7.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale Woods, GA and Duluth, GA.
1
Start on Red Oak Lane
59 ft
·
8 sec
·
Red Oak Lane
2
Turn left onto Pin Oak Way
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Pin Oak Way
3
Turn right onto Plantation Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Plantation Boulevard
4
At end of road, turn left onto Davis Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Davis Road
5
Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Sugarloaf Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto GA 120
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Duluth Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on 120
450 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Lawrenceville Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Main Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
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 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Duluth, GA
Night in Duluth on Thursday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
3 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
22m 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 Oakdale Woods, GA to Duluth, GA covers 12.7 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth Highway, Plantation Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 miles from Oakdale Woods, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.99 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 straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pin Oak Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Davis Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Sugarloaf Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oakdale Woods, GA to Duluth, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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