How far is Alpharetta, GA from Buford, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Buford, GA is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Buford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Buford.
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Start on Academy Street
42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1750 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
621 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Kimball Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kimball Bridge Road
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Continue on Kimball Bridge Road
158 m · 12 sec · Kimball Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Jones Bridge Road
2433 ft · 57 sec · Jones Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Sargent Road
2061 ft · 57 sec · Sargent Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sargent Road
19 m · 2 sec · Sargent Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road
1943 ft · 54 sec · Sargent Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road
1261 ft · 36 sec · Sargent Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sargent Road
25 m · 2 sec · Sargent Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road
1 km · 2 min · Sargent Road
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Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.5 mi · 7 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto R H Smith Boulevard
784 ft · 24 sec · R H Smith Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Broad Street Northeast
135 m · 12 sec · East Broad Street Northeast
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Continue on East Shadburn Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Shadburn Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street
1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street Northeast
527 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street Northeast
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Turn right onto South Harris Street
44 m · 9 sec · South Harris Street
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Turn left
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Buford.
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.
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.46 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Buford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Buford?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Alpharetta and 10.2 miles from Buford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.85 one way or $5.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny near Buford.
Stop Ideas Near Duluth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Suwanee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duluth.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Buford. Straight-line distance: 16.87 mi (27.15 km).
#1 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buford
City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,750 |
| Coordinates | 34.1206600, -84.0043500 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buford (-84.00435, 34.12066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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