How far is Flowery Branch, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Flowery Branch, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flowery Branch and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flowery Branch and Alpharetta.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
1067 ft · 52 sec · Railroad Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Snelling Avenue
44 m · 8 sec · Snelling Avenue
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Turn right onto Atlanta Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Atlanta Highway
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Continue on Gainesville Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Gainesville Highway
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Turn right onto Friendship Road
700 ft · 18 sec · Friendship Road
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Continue on Holiday Road
2287 ft · 41 sec · Holiday Road
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Turn left onto McEver Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · McEver Road
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Continue on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
8.9 mi · 11 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Sargent Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Sargent Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sargent Road
19 m · 2 sec · Sargent Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road
1168 ft · 33 sec · Sargent Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road
2028 ft · 57 sec · Sargent Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sargent Road
22 m · 2 sec · Sargent Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road
2066 ft · 59 sec · Sargent Road
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Turn left onto Jones Bridge Road
2377 ft · 57 sec · Jones Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Kimball Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kimball Bridge Road
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Turn right onto State Bridge Road
1390 ft · 22 sec · State Bridge Road
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Continue on Old Milton Parkway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flowery Branch and Alpharetta.
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
Continue on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
8.86 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flowery Branch and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flowery Branch to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Suwanee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Flowery Branch and 17.5 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flowery Branch and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Suwanee
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 Suwanee.
Gainesville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flowery Branch and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 22.42 mi (36.08 km).
#1 Flowery Branch
City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 8,778 |
| Coordinates | 34.1851000, -83.9251800 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
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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