How far is Norcross, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Norcross, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norcross and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norcross and Alpharetta.
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Start on South Peachtree Street
16 m · 5 sec · South Peachtree Street
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Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
1.8 mi · 4 min · Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
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Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Nesbit Ferry Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Nesbit Ferry Road
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Continue on Old Alabama Road
1918 ft · 49 sec · Old Alabama Road
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Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
4 mi · 7 min · Haynes Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
869 ft · 21 sec · 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 Norcross 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.
Haynes Bridge Road
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
4.01 mi · 00h 07m
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 Norcross and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norcross to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 6.2 miles from Norcross and 6.2 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norcross and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Peachtree Corners
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 Peachtree Corners.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norcross and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.66 km).
#1 Norcross
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,003 |
| Coordinates | 33.9412100, -84.2135300 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
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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