How far is Gainesville, GA from Sugar Hill, GA?
The driving distance from Gainesville, GA to Sugar Hill, GA is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
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City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Sugar Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Sugar Hill.
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Start on Green Street
11 m · 4 sec · Green Street
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Turn right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
56 m · 5 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto E. E. Butler Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · E. E. Butler Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 985 South: Atlanta
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
17.1 mi · 18 min · Lanier Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, GA 20: Buford, Cumming
732 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Buford Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Buford Drive
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Continue on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Nelson Brogdon Boulevard
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Continue on Buford Drive
962 ft · 19 sec · Buford Drive
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Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
615 ft · 23 sec · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast
977 ft · 33 sec · Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Sugar Hill.
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.
Lanier Parkway
Merge slight left onto Lanier Parkway
17.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Sugar Hill?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Flowery Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Gainesville and 10.9 miles from Sugar Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gainesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sugar Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Flowery Branch
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 Flowery Branch.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Sugar Hill. Straight-line distance: 17.83 mi (28.7 km).
#1 Gainesville
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
| Population | 44,213 |
| Coordinates | 34.2978800, -83.8240700 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sugar Hill
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 21,747 |
| Coordinates | 34.1064900, -84.0335200 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sugar Hill (-84.03352, 34.10649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
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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