How far is Alpharetta, GA from Sugar Hill, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Sugar Hill, GA is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
18.58 mi
00h 32m
Flight
15.06 mi
24.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.06 mi
Kilometers
24.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.58 mi
Kilometers
29.9 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-19T06:21
Arrive Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 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
Johns Creek
GA

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Alpharetta
9.3 mi
00h 16m
To Sugar Hill
9.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Sugar Hill.

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · McGinnis Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

    1037 ft · 37 sec · Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McGinnis Ferry Road
5.4 mi · 29%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.22 mi · 28%
Old Milton Parkway
4.02 mi · 22%
Sargent Road
1.66 mi · 9%
Kimball Bridge Road
1.27 mi · 7%
Jones Bridge Road
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

5.22 mi · 00h 06m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johns Creek
00h 16m from Alpharetta
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Alpharetta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Sugar Hill?

The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Johns Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Alpharetta and 9.3 miles from Sugar Hill.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Alpharetta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Johns Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Johns Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot
Suwanee City Hall
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Suwanee City Hall

Suwanee , GA
330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA 30024
Rating 4.7/5 47 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johns Creek.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

31 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

44 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

100 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Sugar Hill. Straight-line distance: 15.06 mi (24.24 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Sugar Hill

#2 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population21,747
Coordinates34.1064900, -84.0335200
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Sugar Hill (-84.03352, 34.10649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.48 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.23
1.32 gal · 4.96 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.61 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.92 $5.85
Premium $4.78 $3.15 $6.31
Diesel $5.62 $3.71 $7.42

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Sugar Hill. The current time is 06:21:41.

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.