How far is Alpharetta, GA from Cairo, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Cairo, GA is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Cairo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Cairo.
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Start on Academy Street
42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1750 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
937 ft · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2314 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 13 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2134 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway
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Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway
20.7 mi · 25 min · Liberty Expressway
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Butler Street
2462 ft · 50 sec · South Butler Street
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Turn right onto South Boulevard Street
1493 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard Street
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Continue on Cairo Road
23.1 mi · 32 min · Cairo Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street Northeast
1991 ft · 52 sec · 5th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northeast
82 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Cairo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Wendell George Parkway
Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Partly Sunny near Cairo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Cairo?
The road trip is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.6 miles from Alpharetta and 128.2 miles from Cairo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221 miles (355.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.89 one way or $71.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpharetta and Partly Sunny near Cairo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Cairo. Straight-line distance: 221.02 mi (355.69 km).
#1 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cairo
City in Grady County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 9,302 |
| Coordinates | 30.8775100, -84.2021400 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cairo (-84.20214, 30.87751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $35.89 | $71.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.13 | $80.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.29 | $86.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.95 | $101.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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