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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
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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.
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Start on West Broad Street
27 m · 2 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue on Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast
881 ft · 34 sec · Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.2 mi · 6 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 Sugar Hill 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.
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.
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 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.
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Suwanee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johns Creek.
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Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Hill and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 15.06 mi (24.24 km).
#1 Sugar Hill
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 21,747 |
| Coordinates | 34.1064900, -84.0335200 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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