Origin
Snellville, GA
Late night in Snellville on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Snellville, GA to Alpharetta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Snellville, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Snellville to Alpharetta covers 25.1 miles, making it an efficient 43-minute trip that is perfect for a single-day excursion. Because the distance is so manageable, you won't need to worry about overnight lodging or extensive planning. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, this drive is a very cost-effective way to navigate between these two Southeast Georgia locations. You will primarily utilize Pleasant Hill Road, Ronald Reagan Parkway, and State Bridge Road to complete your journey. It is a straightforward commute that avoids the complexities of a multi-day trek, allowing you to focus on the road ahead.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Road | 8 mi | 14m |
| Ronald Reagan Parkway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| State Bridge Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Scenic Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Academy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pleasant Hill Road
— 8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snellville, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on GA 124
87 ft
·
4 sec
·
Scenic Highway
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on GA 124
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Ronald Reagan Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Pleasant Hill Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on State Bridge Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on GA 120
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
9
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Ronald Reagan Parkway
Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
25 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Academy Street
Turn right onto Academy Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Alpharetta, GA
Late night in Alpharetta on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
W 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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
35 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
43m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This mixed drive offers a balanced experience behind the wheel, alternating between local arterial roads and faster sections. With highway travel accounting for 43% of your journey, you will encounter varying traffic patterns as you transition through the region. You can expect a consistent flow, punctuated by an 8-mile stretch along Pleasant Hill Road, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. The road personality shifts from suburban connectors to more direct highway segments, providing a practical driving environment that requires your steady attention. You will find that the route avoids the monotony of a long-haul interstate grind while still maintaining a steady pace.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Pleasant Hill Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Ronald Reagan Parkway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 2 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Ronald Reagan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (Academy Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Pleasant Hill Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 1.1 miles (Ronald Reagan Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (Academy Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Alpharetta, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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