How far is Adel, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Adel, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.2 miles (336.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
229.64 mi
03h 24m
Flight
209.22 mi
336.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.22 mi
Kilometers
336.71 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.64 mi
Kilometers
369.57 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in Adel
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adel
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adel
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Adel
114.7 mi
01h 42m
To Alpharetta
115 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adel and Alpharetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adel and Alpharetta.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Burwell Avenue

    46 m · 11 sec · North Burwell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-75 North: Macon

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adel and Alpharetta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
117 mi · 51%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 28%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 10%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 5%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
209.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
01h 42m from Adel
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Adel and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adel to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.7 miles from Adel and 115 miles from Alpharetta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 209.2 miles (336.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Adel and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adel and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 209.22 mi (336.71 km).

Adel

#1 Adel

City in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population5,354
Coordinates31.1372700, -83.4240800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.423997, 31.13729)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.67 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.17
16.2 gal · 61.34 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.08 $64.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.87 $71.75
Premium $4.78 $38.70 $77.40
Diesel $5.62 $45.55 $91.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Adel and Alpharetta. The current time is 02:16:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.