How far is Alpharetta, GA from Cartersville, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Cartersville, GA is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
City in Cherokee 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 Cartersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Cartersville.
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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
10 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Cartersville
1740 ft · 45 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Gilmer Street
101 m · 16 sec · North Gilmer Street
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Turn left onto East Cherokee Avenue
2397 ft · 1 min · East Cherokee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cherokee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Cartersville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 92
Continue on Highway 92
10.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Cartersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Cartersville?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Alpharetta and 19.1 miles from Cartersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Cartersville.
Stop Ideas Near Woodstock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Roswell City Hall
Finance Department of Smyrna
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodstock.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Cartersville. Straight-line distance: 29.73 mi (47.84 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 Cartersville
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1653300, -84.8023100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cartersville (-84.80231, 34.16533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
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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