How far is Alpharetta, GA from Kennesaw, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Kennesaw, GA is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.25 mi
00h 41m
Flight
18.75 mi
30.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.75 mi
Kilometers
30.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.25 mi
Kilometers
39.02 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennesaw
Sun, May 31, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sun, May 31, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-05-31T02:53
Arrive Kennesaw
Sun, May 31, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Springfield
GA

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States

From Alpharetta
12.1 mi
00h 20m
To Kennesaw
12.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Alpharetta Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mansell Road

    3039 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Crossville Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Crossville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Woodstock Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 92

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Highway 92

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 575 South, GA 5 South: Marietta, Atlanta

    1996 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    3.3 mi · 3 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Chastain Road

    1880 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Chastain Road, Kennesaw State University, Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History

    49 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Chastain Road Northwest

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chastain Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on McCollum Parkway Northwest

    994 ft · 21 sec · McCollum Parkway Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Big Shanty Drive Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cherokee Street Northwest

    545 ft · 15 sec · Cherokee Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

    20 m · 2 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 92
7.26 mi · 30%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
3.26 mi · 13%
East Crossville Road
2.59 mi · 11%
Alpharetta Highway
2.5 mi · 10%
Woodstock Road
2.47 mi · 10%
Chastain Road Northwest
1.83 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Highway 92

Continue on Highway 92

7.26 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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 20m from Alpharetta
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alpharetta and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennesaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Alpharetta and 12.1 miles from Kennesaw.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:08 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 Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alpharetta and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennesaw.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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 Springfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Sandy Springs City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Sandy Springs City Hall

Sandy Springs , GA
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Rating 4.3/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

35 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

66 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Kennesaw. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.17 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Kennesaw

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population34,712
Coordinates34.0234300, -84.6154900
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Kennesaw (-84.61549, 34.02343)

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Kennesaw. The current time is 02:53:54.

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.