How far is Sugar Hill, GA from Atlanta, GA?

The driving distance from Sugar Hill, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.85 mi
01h 59m
Flight
109.47 mi
176.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.47 mi
Kilometers
176.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.85 mi
Kilometers
199.32 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlanta
Thu, Jun 11, 5:49 AM EDT
Return by in Sugar Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Hill
2026-06-11T03:49
Arrive Atlanta
Thu, Jun 11, 5:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Sugar Hill
62.4 mi
00h 59m
To Atlanta
61.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sugar Hill and Atlanta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Hill and Atlanta.

  1. 1

    Start on County Line Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Line Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Loggins Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Loggins Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Fulton Street, Central Avenue, Georgia State University

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulton Street, Zoo Atlanta

    2278 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fulton Street Southwest

    1024 ft · 28 sec · Fulton Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Capitol Avenue Southeast

    2546 ft · 57 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Hill and Atlanta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 53%
Loggins Road
30.4 mi · 25%
I 75 North
18.2 mi · 15%
County Line Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Fulton Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Capitol Avenue Southeast
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Larry Justice Highway

Merge slight right

49.5 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
00h 59m from Sugar Hill
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sugar Hill and Mostly Clear near Atlanta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sugar Hill to Atlanta?

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Sugar Hill and 61.4 miles from Atlanta.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sugar Hill and Mostly Clear near Atlanta.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Hill and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 109.47 mi (176.18 km).

Sugar Hill

#1 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population25,132
Coordinates32.2890500, -83.6537900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Atlanta

#2 Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Population512,550
Coordinates33.7490000, -84.3879800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.653775, 32.289284)
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.35 $38.71
Premium $4.78 $20.88 $41.76
Diesel $5.62 $24.58 $49.15

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Hill and Atlanta. The current time is 03:49:33.

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.