How far is Austell, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Austell, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austell and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austell and Alpharetta.
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Start on Love Street
34 m · 7 sec · Love Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest
924 ft · 22 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
2.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
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Turn left onto Floyd Road Southwest
1370 ft · 39 sec · Floyd Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Fontaine Road Southwest
2.8 mi · 5 min · Fontaine Road Southwest
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Turn right onto East-West Connector
2.4 mi · 4 min · East-West Connector
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Continue on Cumberland Parkway Southeast
2914 ft · 55 sec · Cumberland Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast
3183 ft · 1 min · Atlanta Road Southeast
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Turn sharp left onto I 285 North
1814 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
8.6 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 400 North
2.3 mi · 4 min
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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 Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
1424 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austell and Alpharetta.
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
9.12 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Austell 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 Austell to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sandy Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Austell and 16.9 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Austell and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy Springs
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 Sandy Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austell and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 26.64 mi (42.88 km).
#1 Austell
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 7,208 |
| Coordinates | 33.8126100, -84.6343800 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
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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