How far is Alpharetta, GA from Cochran, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Cochran, GA is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Cochran.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Cochran.
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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 left onto Old Milton Parkway
937 ft · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2314 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 13 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huber, Sgoda Road
1411 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Sgoda Road
1 mi · 2 min · Sgoda Road
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Turn left onto Cochran Short Route
5.7 mi · 8 min · Cochran Short Route
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Continue straight
17.8 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Golden Isles Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on Northeast 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn left onto East Dykes Street
32 m · 4 sec · East Dykes Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Dykes Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Cochran.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Wendell George Parkway
Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 01h 12m
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 Cochran.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Cochran?
The road trip is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Indian Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Alpharetta and 73.3 miles from Cochran.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.52 one way or $41.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny near Cochran.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs
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 Indian Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Cochran. Straight-line distance: 128.68 mi (207.09 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 Cochran
County seat in Bleckley County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 5,018 |
| Coordinates | 32.3868300, -83.3546100 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cochran (-83.35461, 32.38683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $20.52 | $41.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.13 | $58.26 |
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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