How far is Sugar Hill, GA from Atlanta, GA?
The driving distance from Sugar Hill, GA to Atlanta, GA is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
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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.
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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
3.8 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Suwanee Buford Dam Road
2272 ft · 47 sec · Suwanee Buford Dam Road
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Continue on Suwanee Dam Road Northwest
1473 ft · 28 sec · Suwanee Dam Road Northwest
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Continue on Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 South
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, State Capitol, Turner Field
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
88 m · 13 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Capitol Square Southwest
543 ft · 19 sec · Capitol Square Southwest
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Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southeast
97 m · 6 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Keep slight right
24.6 mi · 00h 29m
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 Atlanta?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Sugar Hill and 19.7 miles from Atlanta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sugar Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlanta.
Stop Ideas Near Norcross
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Peachtree Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Hill and Atlanta. Straight-line distance: 31.98 mi (51.47 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 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capitol Avenue Southeast (-84.387507, 33.748861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
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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