How far is Suwanee, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Suwanee, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 Suwanee and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suwanee and Alpharetta.
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Start on Buford Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Buford Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buford Highway
34 m · 2 sec · Buford Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Buford Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Buford Highway
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Turn slight right
82 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Sugarloaf Parkway
878 ft · 19 sec · Sugarloaf Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Abbotts Bridge Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Abbotts Bridge Road
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Continue on Kimball Bridge Road
1.3 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 Suwanee 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.
Abbotts Bridge Road
Turn right onto Abbotts Bridge Road
4.68 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Suwanee and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Suwanee to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.3 miles from Suwanee and 6.5 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.06 one way or $4.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Suwanee and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Johns Creek
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 Johns Creek.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Suwanee and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 12.86 mi (20.69 km).
#1 Suwanee
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 21,803 |
| Coordinates | 34.0514900, -84.0713000 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
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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