How far is Alpharetta, GA from Braselton, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Braselton, GA is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.94 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.5 mi
49.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.5 mi
Kilometers
49.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.94 mi
Kilometers
56.23 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Braselton
Sat, Apr 11, 1:26 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 11, 2:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-11T12:34
Arrive Braselton
Sat, Apr 11, 1:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Suwanee
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Alpharetta
17.5 mi
00h 26m
To Braselton
17.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Braselton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Braselton.

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1750 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    621 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kimball Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kimball Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Kimball Bridge Road

    158 m · 12 sec · Kimball Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jones Bridge Road

    2433 ft · 57 sec · Jones Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sargent Road

    2061 ft · 57 sec · Sargent Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sargent Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Sargent Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road

    1943 ft · 54 sec · Sargent Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road

    1261 ft · 36 sec · Sargent Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sargent Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Sargent Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road

    1 km · 2 min · Sargent Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · McGinnis Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · McGinnis Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northolt Parkway

    3212 ft · 2 min · Northolt Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest

    1929 ft · 48 sec · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I 85 North: Suwanee

    1606 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2670 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    2718 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 53: Braselton, Hoschton

    1043 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Green Street

    2817 ft · 1 min · Green Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Braselton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
17.7 mi · 51%
McGinnis Ferry Road
7.76 mi · 22%
Old Milton Parkway
4.02 mi · 11%
Sargent Road
1.66 mi · 5%
Kimball Bridge Road
1.27 mi · 4%
Northolt Parkway
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville

16.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suwanee
00h 26m from Alpharetta
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Braselton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Braselton?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Suwanee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Alpharetta and 17.5 miles from Braselton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny near Braselton.

Stop Ideas Near Suwanee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Suwanee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suwanee.

RAIL

Gainesville

34 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

41 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

90 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Braselton. Straight-line distance: 30.5 mi (49.08 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Braselton

#2 Braselton

Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States

Population13,725
Coordinates34.1092700, -83.7626700
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Braselton (-83.76267, 34.10927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.74
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.87 $9.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.78 $5.88 $11.75
Diesel $5.62 $6.92 $13.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Braselton. The current time is 12:34:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.