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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Halfway Point
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City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States
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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.
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Start on Academy Street
42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Alpharetta Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway
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Turn right onto Mansell Road
3039 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road
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Turn right onto East Crossville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Crossville Road
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Continue on Woodstock Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
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Continue on Highway 92
7.3 mi · 13 min · Highway 92
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Take the ramp left toward I 575 South, GA 5 South: Marietta, Atlanta
1996 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
3.3 mi · 3 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chastain Road
1880 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Chastain Road, Kennesaw State University, Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Chastain Road Northwest
1.8 mi · 3 min · Chastain Road Northwest
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Continue on McCollum Parkway Northwest
994 ft · 21 sec · McCollum Parkway Northwest
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Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · Big Shanty Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto Cherokee Street Northwest
545 ft · 15 sec · Cherokee Street Northwest
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Continue on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
20 m · 2 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Finance Department of Smyrna
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Kennesaw. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.17 km).
#1 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennesaw
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 34,712 |
| Coordinates | 34.0234300, -84.6154900 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennesaw (-84.61549, 34.02343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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