How far is Alpharetta, GA from Gray, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Gray, GA is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
113.28 mi
02h 22m
Flight
85.67 mi
137.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.67 mi
Kilometers
137.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.28 mi
Kilometers
182.31 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gray
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-23T13:04
Arrive Gray
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
McDonough
GA

City in and the county seat of Henry County, Georgia, United States

From Alpharetta
56.7 mi
01h 11m
To Gray
56.6 mi
01h 11m

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 SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 18: Gray

    1397 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harold G. Clarke Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Harold G. Clarke Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dames Ferry Road

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Dames Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dames Ferry Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Dames Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Dames Ferry Road

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Dames Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gray Bypass

    1552 ft · 26 sec · Gray Bypass

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Gray Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Gray Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Clinton Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Clinton Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto James Street

    9 m · 1 sec · James Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · James Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
59.5 mi · 52%
Dames Ferry Road
22 mi · 19%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 10%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 6%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 4%
Northeast Expressway
2.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonough
01h 11m from Alpharetta
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Gray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

McDonough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Alpharetta and 56.6 miles from Gray.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McDonough

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McDonough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

45 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

98 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Gray. Straight-line distance: 85.67 mi (137.88 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Gray

City in Jones County, Georgia, United States

Population3,241
Coordinates33.0095800, -83.5337800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Gray (-83.53378, 33.00958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.13 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.69
8 gal · 30.26 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.84 $31.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.72 $35.43
Premium $4.78 $19.11 $38.22
Diesel $5.62 $22.50 $44.99

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 Gray. The current time is 13:04:53.

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.