How far is Alpharetta, GA from Locust Grove, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Locust Grove, GA is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Locust Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Locust Grove.
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Start on Academy Street
42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1750 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
937 ft · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2314 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 13 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
30.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Locust Grove, Hampton, Jackson
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, Jackson, Georgia Department of Driver Services
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
1089 ft · 28 sec · Bill Gardner Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bill Gardner Parkway
2579 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway
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Turn slight right
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
3004 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
28 m · 4 sec · North Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Locust Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James Wendell George Parkway
Keep slight left
30.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Locust Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Locust Grove?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 31.2 miles from Alpharetta and 31.1 miles from Locust Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny near Locust Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Hapeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Pine Lake City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hapeville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 51.51 mi (82.89 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 Locust Grove
City in Henry County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 9,091 |
| Coordinates | 33.3459500, -84.1090800 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust Grove (-84.10908, 33.34595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.74 | $19.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.37 | $24.75 |
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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