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

The driving distance from Sugar Hill, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.27 mi
00h 32m
Flight
15.06 mi
24.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.06 mi
Kilometers
24.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.27 mi
Kilometers
35.84 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Sugar Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Hill
2026-04-19T04:58
Arrive Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Johns Creek
GA

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Sugar Hill
9.3 mi
00h 16m
To Alpharetta
13 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broad Street

    27 m · 2 sec · West Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

    881 ft · 34 sec · Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · McGinnis Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sargent Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Sargent Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sargent Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Sargent Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road

    1168 ft · 33 sec · Sargent Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road

    2028 ft · 57 sec · Sargent Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sargent Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Sargent Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road

    2066 ft · 59 sec · Sargent Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jones Bridge Road

    2377 ft · 57 sec · Jones Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Kimball Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kimball Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Bridge Road

    1390 ft · 22 sec · State Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Milton Parkway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McGinnis Ferry Road
5.41 mi · 24%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.17 mi · 23%
Old Milton Parkway
3.72 mi · 17%
Sargent Road
1.68 mi · 8%
Kimball Bridge Road
1.25 mi · 6%
Jones Bridge Road
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

McGinnis Ferry Road

Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road

5.41 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johns Creek
00h 16m from Sugar Hill
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sugar Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Johns Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Sugar Hill and 13 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sugar Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Johns Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Johns Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

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38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot
Suwanee City Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Suwanee City Hall

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330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA 30024
Rating 4.7/5 47 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johns Creek.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

31 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

44 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

100 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Hill and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 15.06 mi (24.24 km).

Sugar Hill

#1 Sugar Hill

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population21,747
Coordinates34.1064900, -84.0335200
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broad Street (-84.033644, 34.106343)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.97 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.56 gal · 5.94 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.45 $6.91
Premium $4.78 $3.73 $7.45
Diesel $5.62 $4.39 $8.77

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Hill and Alpharetta. The current time is 04:58:39.

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.