How far is Alpharetta, GA from Snellville, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Snellville, GA is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.2 mi
00h 45m
Flight
21.77 mi
35.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.77 mi
Kilometers
35.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.2 mi
Kilometers
42.17 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Snellville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive Snellville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Alpharetta
13.1 mi
00h 22m
To Snellville
13.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on State Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on State Bridge Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Hill Road

    1 km · 1 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Summit Ridge Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Summit Ridge Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Parkway

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Scenic Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Scenic Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street East

    789 ft · 29 sec · Main Street East

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward Civic Drive Southwest

    998 ft · 44 sec · Civic Drive Southwest

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lenora Church Road

    154 m · 12 sec · Lenora Church Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Scenic Highway

    100 m · 8 sec · Scenic Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Parkway
7.26 mi · 28%
Pleasant Hill Road
6.46 mi · 25%
State Bridge Road
4.68 mi · 18%
Old Milton Parkway
3.86 mi · 15%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
1.25 mi · 5%
Scenic Highway
1.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Parkway

7.26 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
00h 22m from Alpharetta
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Snellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 13.1 miles from Alpharetta and 13.1 miles from Snellville.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duluth, 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 Duluth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Snellville. Straight-line distance: 21.77 mi (35.03 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Snellville

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population20,185
Coordinates33.8573300, -84.0199100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Snellville (-84.01991, 33.85733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.29
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.64 $7.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.07 $8.15
Premium $4.78 $4.40 $8.79
Diesel $5.62 $5.17 $10.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Snellville. The current time is 06:24:44.

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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.