How far is Alpharetta, GA from Powder Springs, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Powder Springs, GA is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Powder Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Powder Springs.
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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 right to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
8.5 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward South Atlanta Road, Smyrna
1782 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Atlanta Road Southeast
2153 ft · 45 sec · Atlanta Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Cumberland Parkway Southeast
3205 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Parkway Southeast
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Continue on East-West Connector
8.5 mi · 15 min · East-West Connector
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Turn left onto Powder Springs Road Southwest
2.3 mi · 4 min · Powder Springs Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Powder Springs Road
1998 ft · 44 sec · Powder Springs Road
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Continue on Marietta Street
1 km · 1 min · Marietta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marietta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Powder Springs.
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.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
9.07 mi · 00h 11m
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 Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Powder Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Powder Springs?
The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Alpharetta and 18 miles from Powder Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Powder Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Vinings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Powder Springs. Straight-line distance: 26.86 mi (43.22 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 Powder Springs
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,801 |
| Coordinates | 33.8595500, -84.6838200 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Powder Springs (-84.68382, 33.85955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
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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