Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Late night in Alpharetta on Saturday
Local time
1:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Flowery Branch, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpharetta, GA
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Flowery Branch, GA
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Trip Overview
Alpharetta, GA to Flowery Branch, GA is 27.2 miles and takes about 46m via Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and entirely within Georgia, making it a straightforward local drive. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two areas. The route primarily uses surface roads, so expect typical suburban and local traffic patterns rather than high-speed highway cruising. It's a good choice for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| McGinnis Ferry Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Gainesville Highway | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Sargent Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Kimball Bridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Atlanta Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| McEver Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
— 8.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Flowery Branch, GA.
1
Start on Academy Street
139 ft
·
11 sec
·
Academy Street
2
Turn left onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto GA 120
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the slight left lane.
5
Turn left onto GA 120
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Kimball Bridge Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Continue on GA 120
517 ft
·
11 sec
·
Kimball Bridge Road
7
Turn left onto Jones Bridge Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jones Bridge Road
8
Turn right onto Sargent Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Sargent Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sargent Road
10
Continue on Sargent Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Sargent Road
11
Continue on Sargent Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sargent Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
83 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sargent Road
13
Continue on Sargent Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sargent Road
14
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
McGinnis Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
McGinnis Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on McEver Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McEver Road
18
Turn right onto GA 347
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Holiday Road
19
Continue on GA 347
526 ft
·
10 sec
·
Friendship Road
20
Turn left onto GA 13
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Gainesville Highway
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on GA 13
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Atlanta Highway
22
Turn left onto Snelling Avenue
143 ft
·
5 sec
·
Snelling Avenue
23
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Railroad Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 9 / South Main Street
Turn left onto GA 9 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Sargent Road
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Sargent Road
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Sargent Road
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.17 one way
$8.34 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $4.57 | $9.15 |
| premium | $4.64 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Flowery Branch, GA
Late night in Flowery Branch on Saturday
Local time
1:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly on surface roads, with only about 14% of the trip on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous driving, 8.9 miles, on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. This means you'll be navigating through more intersections and potentially dealing with local traffic as you transition from one road to another. Expect a consistent pace without the rapid acceleration and deceleration often found on limited-access highways.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (Sargent Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,198 ft
958 ft
Total Climb
449 ft
Total Descent
464 ft
Highest Point
1,198 ft
~21.4 mi in
Elevation Range
240 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Alpharetta, GA
Full guide →Arriving in Flowery Branch, GA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Flowery Branch, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (Sargent Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flowery Branch, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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