How far is Atlanta, GA from Alto, GA?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Alto, GA is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
City in Gwinnett and Hall counties, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlanta and Alto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlanta and Alto.
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Start on Capitol Avenue Southeast
21 m · 1 sec · Capitol Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
78 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southeast
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
631 ft · 14 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North, I 85 North
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector
3.1 mi · 4 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway
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Continue on Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway
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Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Turn right onto Wilbanks Road
1368 ft · 1 min · Wilbanks Road
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Turn right onto B C Grant Road
1.6 km · 2 min · B C Grant Road
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Turn right onto Gainesville Highway
18 m · 1 sec · Gainesville Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gainesville Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta and Alto.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lanier Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 00h 26m
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 Atlanta and Sunny near Alto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlanta to Alto?
The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Buford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Atlanta and 36.8 miles from Alto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Atlanta and Sunny near Alto.
Stop Ideas Near Buford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buford.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Alto. Straight-line distance: 68.06 mi (109.54 km).
#1 Atlanta
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
| Population | 512,550 |
| Coordinates | 33.7490000, -84.3879800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alto
City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 34.4673200, -83.5737800 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alto (-83.57378, 34.46732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
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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