How far is Alpharetta, GA from Cedartown, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Cedartown, GA is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
65.65 mi
01h 40m
Flight
55.25 mi
88.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.25 mi
Kilometers
88.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.65 mi
Kilometers
105.66 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedartown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-23T01:50
Arrive Cedartown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Hiram
GA

Human settlement in Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America

From Alpharetta
32.8 mi
00h 50m
To Cedartown
32.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Cedartown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Cedartown.

  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

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Alpharetta Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Atlanta Street

    3174 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Marietta Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Marietta Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Roswell Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Roswell Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1613 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North Marietta Parkway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North Marietta Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Whitlock Avenue Northwest

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Whitlock Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Dallas Highway

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Dallas Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Dallas Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Charles Hardy Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Charles Hardy Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Marietta Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marietta Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Jimmy Campbell Parkway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Jimmy Campbell Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Rockmart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Nathan Dean Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cedartown Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Cedartown Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Rockmart Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South College Street

    1177 ft · 29 sec · South College Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    73 m · 6 sec · West Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Cedartown.

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockmart Highway
10.7 mi · 16%
Nathan Dean Parkway
10.2 mi · 16%
Dallas Highway
7.42 mi · 11%
Roswell Road
7.36 mi · 11%
Jimmy Campbell Parkway
5.89 mi · 9%
Alpharetta Highway
4.39 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Nathan Dean Parkway

Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway

10.2 mi · 00h 13m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hiram
00h 50m from Alpharetta
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Cedartown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Cedartown?

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Hiram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Alpharetta and 32.9 miles from Cedartown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny near Cedartown.

Stop Ideas Near Hiram

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hiram and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Acworth Power Department

Acworth , GA
4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, GA 30101
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hiram.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

35 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

97 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

102 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Cedartown. Straight-line distance: 55.25 mi (88.91 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Cedartown

County seat of Polk County, Georgia, United States

Population9,980
Coordinates34.0112300, -85.2559300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Cedartown (-85.25593, 34.01123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.77 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.38
4.64 gal · 17.54 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.19 $18.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.28 $20.55
Premium $4.78 $11.08 $22.17
Diesel $5.62 $13.05 $26.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Cedartown. The current time is 01:50:16.

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.