Origin
Snellville, GA
Night in Snellville on Sunday
Local time
10:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Snellville, GA to Alpharetta, GA
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
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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
Jamie Kimball
Alpharetta, GA
Ramaz Bluashvili
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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.5 miles from Snellville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
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.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pleasant Hill Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of 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.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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 none lane.
5
Continue on State Bridge Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Bridge Road
Use the none 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
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 25.1-mile drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best without needing to budget for mid-trip stops. Given the duration of 43 minutes, it is simple to plan your arrival time around local traffic density to ensure a smoother experience. Keep in mind that since there are zero scheduled stops, you should fuel up your vehicle before leaving Snellville to easily cover the $4 estimated fuel cost. My best advice for this specific route is to monitor the traffic conditions on Pleasant Hill Road and State Bridge Road before you head out, as these primary arteries can fluctuate in volume. Taking advantage of the short travel time allows you to make this trip quick and stress-free.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.5 miles from Snellville, GA, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25.1 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.5 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alpharetta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Snellville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Snellville, GA
This is one driving day of about 25.1 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Snellville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pleasant Hill Road for about 8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.5 mi from Snellville, GA · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.5 miles from Snellville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alpharetta, GA
The final approach into Alpharetta, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Alpharetta, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.78 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.58 | $11.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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
Night in Alpharetta on Sunday
Local time
10:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
77°F
Cleveland, TN
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Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
43m 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 Snellville, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 25.1 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pleasant Hill Road, Ronald Reagan Parkway, State Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Snellville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.02 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 43m drive. You will face about 2 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Snellville, GA to Alpharetta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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