Origin
Suwanee, GA
Night in Suwanee on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suwanee, 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
28m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Suwanee, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Suwanee and Alpharetta is a quick 16.5-mile journey that typically takes about 28 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfect as a simple day outing that requires no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Buford Highway, Abbotts Bridge Road, and Old Milton Parkway. With a fuel cost of only $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute across the Southeast region. This route serves as a straightforward connection between two major Georgia hubs, making it an efficient option for your daily schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Bridge Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Buford Highway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Kimball Bridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Bridge Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sugarloaf Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Abbotts Bridge Road
— 4.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suwanee, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on US 23; GA 13
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
Buford Highway
2
Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 13
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Buford Highway
3
Continue on US 23; GA 13
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Buford Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right
270 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn straight onto Sugarloaf Parkway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Sugarloaf Parkway
6
At end of road, turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto GA 120
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Abbotts Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on GA 120
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kimball Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto State Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Bridge Road
10
Continue on GA 120
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
13
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Straight onto US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
GA 120 / Abbotts Bridge Road
Turn right onto GA 120 / Abbotts Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Academy Street
Turn right onto Academy Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
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
Night in Alpharetta on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
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
1 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
28m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous interstate haul. Only 24% of this route involves highway driving, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch lasts for 4.7 miles while on Abbotts Bridge Road. Because the drive is dominated by frequent turns and local intersections, you should be prepared to adjust your speed and stay alert throughout the entire 28-minute duration.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Abbotts Bridge Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m 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 (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; near the start (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Abbotts Bridge 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: near the start (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; near the start (US 23; GA 13 / Buford Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (Peachtree Industrial Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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