How far is Alpharetta, GA from Tucker, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Tucker, GA is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
18.68 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.88 mi
25.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.88 mi
Kilometers
25.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.68 mi
Kilometers
30.07 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucker
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Tucker
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Peachtree Corners
GA

A city in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

From Alpharetta
9.4 mi
00h 16m
To Tucker
9.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    937 ft · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Haynes Bridge Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Alabama Road

    1918 ft · 45 sec · Old Alabama Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Nesbit Ferry Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Nesbit Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Holcomb Bridge Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Norcross Tucker Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Norcross Tucker Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Tucker Norcross Road

    1183 ft · 30 sec · Tucker Norcross Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Tucker Norcross Road

    1178 ft · 28 sec · Tucker Norcross Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Chamblee Tucker Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Chamblee Tucker Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fellowship Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
4.31 mi · 23%
Haynes Bridge Road
4.02 mi · 22%
Holcomb Bridge Road
3.33 mi · 18%
Nesbit Ferry Road
2.42 mi · 13%
Chamblee Tucker Road
1.89 mi · 10%
South Norcross Tucker Road
1.37 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Jimmy Carter Boulevard

Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

3.52 mi · 00h 05m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peachtree Corners
00h 16m from Alpharetta
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Tucker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Peachtree Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Alpharetta and 9.3 miles from Tucker.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:24 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 Mostly Sunny around Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Tucker.

Stop Ideas Near Peachtree Corners

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

50 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

106 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Tucker. Straight-line distance: 15.88 mi (25.56 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Tucker

Census-designated place, Georgia, USA

Population36,857
Coordinates33.8545500, -84.2171400
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Tucker (-84.21714, 33.85455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
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
2.5 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.23
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Tucker. The current time is 22:40:23.

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.