Origin
Sugar Hill, GA
Late night in Sugar Hill on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sugar Hill, 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
31m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugar Hill, GA
Joshua Brown
Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
Sugar Hill to Alpharetta is 18.5 miles and takes about 31 minutes via McGinnis Ferry Road and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, connecting two locations in the Southeast. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads rather than long stretches of highway. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McGinnis Ferry Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Sargent Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Kimball Bridge Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Jones Bridge Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Bridge Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McGinnis Ferry Road
— 5.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Hill, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on West Broad Street
116 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Broad Street
2
Continue on Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Alton Tucker Boulevard Northeast
3
Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
McGinnis Ferry Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Sargent Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sargent Road
6
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
Sargent Road
7
Continue on Sargent Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Sargent Road
8
Continue on Sargent Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sargent Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
71 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sargent Road
10
Continue on Sargent Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Sargent Road
11
Turn left onto Jones Bridge Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jones Bridge Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto GA 120
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Kimball Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto State Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Bridge Road
14
Continue on GA 120
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
17
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Turn right onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
McGinnis Ferry Road
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Sargent Road
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Sargent Road
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
GA 120 / Kimball Bridge Road
Turn right onto GA 120 / Kimball Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
2 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
31m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 20% of the route on highways. You'll navigate primarily via McGinnis Ferry Road, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, and Old Milton Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.4 miles on McGinnis Ferry Road. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with numerous intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition between different local thoroughfares.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on McGinnis Ferry Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.2 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (McGinnis Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (Sargent Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on McGinnis Ferry 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 0.2 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (McGinnis Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 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 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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