How far is Alpharetta, GA from Baldwin, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Baldwin, GA is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
60.61 mi
01h 23m
Flight
51.9 mi
83.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.9 mi
Kilometers
83.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.61 mi
Kilometers
97.55 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin
Sat, Apr 18, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 18, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-18T03:46
Arrive Baldwin
Sat, Apr 18, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Gainesville
GA

The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.

From Alpharetta
30.3 mi
00h 41m
To Baldwin
30.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Milton Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 19 North, GA 400 North

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    16.2 mi · 19 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 306: Gainesville

    1758 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    27 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Keith Bridge Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Keith Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dawsonville Highway

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Dawsonville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on John W Morrow Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast

    702 ft · 18 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US 23 North

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Cornelia Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Duncan Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Willingham Avenue

    1675 ft · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Willingham Street

    3119 ft · 1 min · Willingham Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    591 ft · 12 sec · Willingham Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Willingham Street

    696 ft · 14 sec · Willingham Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Willingham Avenue

    771 ft · 16 sec · Willingham Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Stonepile Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Stonepile Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stonepile Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
16.2 mi · 27%
Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 21%
Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi · 16%
Keith Bridge Road
7.7 mi · 13%
Tommy Irwin Parkway
4.64 mi · 8%
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
2.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

16.2 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gainesville
00h 41m from Alpharetta
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Baldwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Alpharetta and 30.3 miles from Baldwin.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Baldwin.

Stop Ideas Near Gainesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gainesville, 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 Gainesville.

RAIL

Gainesville

2 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

55 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

76 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

101 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 51.9 mi (83.53 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Baldwin

City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,477
Coordinates34.4917700, -83.5373900
Altitude466
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Baldwin (-83.53739, 34.49177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.1 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.95
4.28 gal · 16.2 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.48 $16.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.48 $18.96
Premium $4.78 $10.22 $20.45
Diesel $5.62 $12.04 $24.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Baldwin. The current time is 03:46:42.

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.