How far is Ashburn, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Ashburn, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 189 miles (304.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.01 mi
03h 08m
Flight
167.88 mi
270.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.88 mi
Kilometers
270.17 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.01 mi
Kilometers
304.19 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Ashburn
Sat, Apr 18, 12:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashburn
2026-04-18T06:26
Arrive Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashburn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Ashburn
93 mi
01h 34m
To Alpharetta
96.1 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    20 m · 6 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    901 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    977 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Street
74.4 mi · 39%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 35%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 12%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 6%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 4%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Street

Merge slight left

72.2 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
167.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 34m from Ashburn
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashburn and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189 miles (304.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Ashburn and 96.1 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashburn and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashburn and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 167.88 mi (270.17 km).

Ashburn

#1 Ashburn

Census designated place in Virginia

Population3,653
Coordinates31.7060100, -83.6532200
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Avenue (-83.653208, 31.705986)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.25 L · about $26.42
Round trip
$52.84
13.34 gal · 50.5 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.42 $52.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.54 $59.08
Premium $4.78 $31.87 $63.74
Diesel $5.62 $37.51 $75.02

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashburn and Alpharetta. The current time is 06:26:09.

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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.