How far is Alpharetta, GA from Druid Hills, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Druid Hills, GA is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.29 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.52 mi
33.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.52 mi
Kilometers
33.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.29 mi
Kilometers
39.09 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Druid Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 1:43 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Wed, Apr 15, 2:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-15T13:06
Arrive Druid Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 1:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sandy Springs
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Alpharetta
12.2 mi
00h 18m
To Druid Hills
12.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Druid Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1750 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    937 ft · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    2314 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 13 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    6 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road, Lenox Road

    1921 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast

    1427 ft · 30 sec · Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Buford Highway

    1219 ft · 31 sec · Buford Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lenox Road

    731 ft · 17 sec · Lenox Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Cheshire Bridge Road

    1939 ft · 49 sec · Cheshire Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lavista Road Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lavista Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Briarcliff Road Northeast

    1.3 km · 2 min · Briarcliff Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Briarcliff Road Northeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Briarcliff Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Decatur Road

    2092 ft · 44 sec · North Decatur Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oakdale Road Northeast

    1 m · 1 sec · Oakdale Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Oakdale Road Northeast

    1 km · 2 min · Oakdale Road Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto The By Way Northeast

    28 m · 3 sec · The By Way Northeast

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The By Way Northeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 45%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
5.95 mi · 25%
Briarcliff Road Northeast
1.86 mi · 8%
Haynes Bridge Road
1.07 mi · 4%
Lavista Road Northeast
1.06 mi · 4%
Oakdale Road Northeast
0.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

11 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy Springs
00h 18m from Alpharetta
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Druid Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Druid Hills?

The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Sandy Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Alpharetta and 12.1 miles from Druid Hills.

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

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Druid Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Sandy Springs

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 Sandy Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 12.3 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandy Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

14 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

65 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Druid Hills. Straight-line distance: 20.52 mi (33.03 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Druid Hills

#2 Druid Hills

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population14,568
Coordinates33.7803800, -84.3360400
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Druid Hills (-84.33604, 33.78038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.41
Round trip
$6.81
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.41 $6.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.81 $7.62
Premium $4.78 $4.11 $8.22
Diesel $5.62 $4.84 $9.67

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Druid Hills. The current time is 13:06:58.

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.