How far is Alpharetta, GA from Calhoun, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Calhoun, GA is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Calhoun.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Calhoun.
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Start on Academy Street
42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Alpharetta Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway
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Turn right onto Mansell Road
3039 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road
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Turn right onto East Crossville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Crossville Road
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Continue on Woodstock Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
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Continue on Highway 92
10.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 92
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Continue on Alabama Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road
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Continue on Cherokee Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Cherokee Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
1905 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Calhoun, Fairmount
887 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
526 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto South Wall Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Calhoun.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Calhoun.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Calhoun?
The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Alpharetta and 31.5 miles from Calhoun.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny near Calhoun.
Stop Ideas Near Bartow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bartow.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Calhoun. Straight-line distance: 47.73 mi (76.81 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 Calhoun
City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 17,572 |
| Coordinates | 34.5025900, -84.9510500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calhoun (-84.95105, 34.50259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.83 | $19.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.61 | $21.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
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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