How far is Atlanta, GA from Suwanee, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Suwanee, GA is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Suwanee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Suwanee.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
14.3 mi · 15 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 317 North: Suwanee
1521 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
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Turn left onto Buford Highway
3031 ft · 51 sec · Buford Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buford Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Suwanee.
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.
Interstate Highway 85
Continue on Interstate Highway 85
14.3 mi · 00h 15m
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 Atlanta and Sunny near Suwanee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Suwanee?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Atlanta and 16.7 miles from Suwanee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Suwanee.
Stop Ideas Near Norcross
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norcross.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Suwanee. Straight-line distance: 27.69 mi (44.56 km).
#1 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Suwanee
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 21,803 |
| Coordinates | 34.0514900, -84.0713000 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Suwanee (-84.0713, 34.05149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
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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