How far is Alpharetta, GA from Hardwick, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Hardwick, GA is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.78 mi
02h 34m
Flight
92.96 mi
149.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.96 mi
Kilometers
149.6 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.78 mi
Kilometers
194.37 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hardwick
Fri, Nov 6, 8:44 PM EST
Return by in Alpharetta
Fri, Nov 6, 11:19 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-11-06T18:09
Arrive Hardwick
Fri, Nov 6, 8:44 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
9:30 PM EST
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
Covington
GA

City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States

From Alpharetta
60.3 mi
01h 17m
To Hardwick
60.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    1192 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441: Madison, Eatonton

    1925 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Eatonton Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Eatonton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  22. 22

    Continue on James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Milledgeville Road

    18.2 mi · 26 min · Milledgeville Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Street

    159 m · 17 sec · West Montgomery Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Clarke Street

    2089 ft · 1 min · North Clarke Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1077 ft · 37 sec · West Washington Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Wilkinson Street

    3029 ft · 1 min · South Wilkinson Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Andrews Street

    153 m · 18 sec · West Andrews Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Wayne Street

    621 ft · 17 sec · South Wayne Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Vinson Highway

    27 m · 2 sec · Vinson Highway

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vinson Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 37%
Milledgeville Road
18.2 mi · 15%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 13%
Turner McDonald Parkway
9.07 mi · 8%
Eatonton Road
8.88 mi · 7%
Madison Road
7.13 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
01h 17m from Alpharetta
Leave By
1:20 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Alpharetta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hardwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Alpharetta and 60.4 miles from Hardwick.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Alpharetta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hardwick.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Covington, 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 Covington.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

54 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Hardwick. Straight-line distance: 92.96 mi (149.6 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hardwick

Hardwick is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0682000, -83.2234900
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Hardwick (-83.22349, 33.0682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.13 L · about $15.09
Round trip
$30.18
8.52 gal · 32.26 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $15.09 $30.18
Mid-grade $4.04 $17.20 $34.40
Premium $4.48 $19.08 $38.15
Diesel $5.66 $24.11 $48.22

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Hardwick. The current time is 18:09:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.