Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norcross, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Norcross to Alpharetta is 12.3 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Haynes Bridge Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward local drive, making it an easy option for a quick transit or an add-on to a larger itinerary. Given its brevity, you can easily complete this journey with plenty of time left for activities at your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haynes Bridge Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Nesbit Ferry Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Old Alabama Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Academy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Norcross, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
Start on South Peachtree Street
Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
Continue on GA 140
Turn right onto Nesbit Ferry Road
Continue on Old Alabama Road
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
Turn left onto GA 120
Turn right onto GA 9
Turn right onto Academy Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Nesbit Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto GA 120 / Old Milton Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Academy Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.10 | $4.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Norcross on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Alpharetta on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, indicating frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. With a 100% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 12.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted segment is 4 miles on Haynes Bridge Road. Expect a route that involves navigating through neighborhoods and commercial areas, requiring your attention for turns and intersections rather than sustained high-speed driving.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (Nesbit Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (Haynes Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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