How far is Alpharetta, GA from Canton, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Canton, GA is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Canton.
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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 right onto Old Milton Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Old Milton Parkway
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Continue on Rucker Road
1 km · 1 min · Rucker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rucker Road
23 m · 2 sec · Rucker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rucker Road
2765 ft · 1 min · Rucker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rucker Road
33 m · 2 sec · Rucker Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rucker Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Rucker Road
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Turn right onto Houze Road
1658 ft · 43 sec · Houze Road
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Continue on Arnold Mill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road
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Continue on Hickory Flat Highway
11 mi · 18 min · Hickory Flat Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marietta Road
1084 ft · 30 sec · Marietta Road
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Continue on West Marietta Street
2319 ft · 1 min · West Marietta Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
11 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Canton.
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.
Hickory Flat Highway
Continue on Hickory Flat Highway
11 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Canton?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Alpharetta and 9.5 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Roswell City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Canton. Straight-line distance: 15.84 mi (25.49 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 Canton
County seat in Cherokee County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 32,347 |
| Coordinates | 34.2367600, -84.4907600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-84.49076, 34.23676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
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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