How far is Alpharetta, GA from Oakwood, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Oakwood, GA is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Oakwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Oakwood.
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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
9.1 mi · 11 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham
1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway
1192 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Covington Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway
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Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road
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Turn left onto I 20 East
2347 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
14.8 mi · 16 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 162: Salem Road
1986 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Salem Road Southeast
4.4 mi · 8 min · Salem Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Smith Store Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Smith Store Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smith Store Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Oakwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Alpharetta and Partly Sunny near Oakwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Oakwood?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Scottdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Alpharetta and 27.5 miles from Oakwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.87 one way or $13.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Alpharetta and Partly Sunny near Oakwood.
Stop Ideas Near Scottdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scottdale.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Oakwood. Straight-line distance: 40.79 mi (65.65 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 Oakwood
Oakwood is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5481700, -83.9743500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakwood (-83.97435, 33.54817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $3.54 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $7.83 | $15.67 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $8.69 | $17.37 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
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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