How far is Alpharetta, GA from Auburn, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Auburn, GA is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.52 mi
00h 52m
Flight
27.04 mi
43.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.04 mi
Kilometers
43.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.52 mi
Kilometers
50.73 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Fri, Apr 17, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Fri, Apr 17, 5:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-17T03:30
Arrive Auburn
Fri, Apr 17, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Alpharetta
15.7 mi
00h 26m
To Auburn
15.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1750 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Bridge Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on State Bridge Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Howell Ferry Road

    1146 ft · 41 sec · Howell Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Continue on McClure Bridge Road

    2854 ft · 1 min · McClure Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lawrenceville Street

    39 m · 4 sec · West Lawrenceville Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West Lawrenceville Street

    2791 ft · 1 min · West Lawrenceville Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Duluth Highway

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Duluth Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder

    1287 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · University Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Winder Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Winder Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Atlanta Highway Northwest

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Atlanta Highway Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road

    92 m · 13 sec · Mount Moriah Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    25 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Duluth Highway
8.22 mi · 26%
University Parkway
5.29 mi · 17%
State Bridge Road
4.68 mi · 15%
Winder Highway
4.08 mi · 13%
Old Milton Parkway
3.86 mi · 12%
Atlanta Highway Northwest
2.31 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Duluth Highway

Continue on Duluth Highway

8.22 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
00h 26m from Alpharetta
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Alpharetta and 15.8 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duluth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duluth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 27.04 mi (43.52 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA

Population7,902
Coordinates34.0137200, -83.8276800
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Auburn (-83.82768, 34.01372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.21 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.79
2.22 gal · 8.42 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.40 $8.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.92 $9.83
Premium $4.78 $5.30 $10.61
Diesel $5.62 $6.24 $12.49

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Auburn. The current time is 03:30:26.

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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.