Origin
Norcross, GA
Afternoon in Norcross on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norcross, GA to Alpharetta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
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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Trip Overview
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Haynes Bridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Nesbit Ferry Road
Turn right onto Nesbit Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Haynes Bridge Road
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
GA 120 / Old Milton Parkway
Turn left onto GA 120 / Old Milton Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Academy Street
Turn right onto Academy Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Haynes Bridge Road
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norcross, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on South Peachtree Street
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Peachtree Street
2
Turn right onto Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road Northwest
3
Continue on GA 140
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Nesbit Ferry Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Nesbit Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Old Alabama Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Old Alabama Road
6
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto GA 120
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
10
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Alpharetta, GA
Afternoon in Alpharetta on Friday
Local time
2:56 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Norcross, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Haynes Bridge Road, Holcomb Bridge Road, Nesbit Ferry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Norcross, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Norcross, GA to Alpharetta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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