How far is Alpharetta, GA from Griffin, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Griffin, GA is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.45 mi
01h 28m
Flight
57.28 mi
92.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.28 mi
Kilometers
92.18 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.45 mi
Kilometers
102.11 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Griffin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 10:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-23T07:41
Arrive Griffin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Hapeville
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

From Alpharetta
31.8 mi
00h 44m
To Griffin
31.7 mi
00h 44m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro

    2327 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Tara Boulevard

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Tara Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McIntosh Road

    1976 ft · 48 sec · McIntosh Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Experiment Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Experiment Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1812 ft · 46 sec · West Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Street

    1205 ft · 29 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tara Boulevard
22.5 mi · 35%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 17%
James Wendell George Parkway
9.99 mi · 16%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 11%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 8%
Northeast Expressway
2.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Tara Boulevard

Continue on Tara Boulevard

16.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
57.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hapeville
00h 44m from Alpharetta
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Griffin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Hapeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Alpharetta and 31.7 miles from Griffin.

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

The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hapeville

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 Hapeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 5.3 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 5.3 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
Pine Lake City Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Pine Lake City Hall

Pine Lake , GA
462 Clubhouse Dr, Pine Lake, GA 30072
Rating 2.7/5 9 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

16 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

88 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Griffin. Straight-line distance: 57.28 mi (92.18 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Griffin

County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States

Population22,665
Coordinates33.2467800, -84.2640900
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Griffin (-84.26409, 33.24678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $8.87
Round trip
$17.75
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.87 $17.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.92 $19.84
Premium $4.78 $10.70 $21.41
Diesel $5.62 $12.60 $25.20

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 Griffin. The current time is 07:41:28.

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.