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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Quick Snapshot
Road
63 mi
01h 25m
Flight
47.73 mi
76.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.73 mi
Kilometers
76.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63 mi
Kilometers
101.39 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calhoun
Sat, Apr 11, 1:59 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 11, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-11T12:33
Arrive Calhoun
Sat, Apr 11, 1:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Bartow
GA

Town in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States

From Alpharetta
31.5 mi
00h 42m
To Calhoun
31.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Alpharetta Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mansell Road

    3039 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Crossville Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Crossville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Woodstock Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 92

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 92

  8. 8

    Continue on Alabama Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cherokee Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cherokee Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Chattanooga

    1905 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Calhoun, Fairmount

    887 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    526 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Wall Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Wall Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
36.3 mi · 58%
Highway 92
10.6 mi · 17%
Alabama Road
3.65 mi · 6%
East Crossville Road
2.59 mi · 4%
Alpharetta Highway
2.5 mi · 4%
Woodstock Road
2.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartow
00h 42m from Alpharetta
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

49 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

87 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

113 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Calhoun. Straight-line distance: 47.73 mi (76.81 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Calhoun

City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States

Population17,572
Coordinates34.5025900, -84.9510500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Calhoun (-84.95105, 34.50259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.42 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.59
4.44 gal · 16.84 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Calhoun. The current time is 12:33:32.

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.