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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.79 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.64 mi
42.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.64 mi
Kilometers
42.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.79 mi
Kilometers
54.38 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Return by in Austell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austell
2026-04-22T22:10
Arrive Alpharetta
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Austell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Sandy Springs
GA

A city in Fulton County, Georgia.

From Austell
16.8 mi
00h 22m
To Alpharetta
16.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Love Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Love Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest

    924 ft · 22 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Floyd Road Southwest

    1370 ft · 39 sec · Floyd Road Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Fontaine Road Southwest

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Fontaine Road Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East-West Connector

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East-West Connector

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway Southeast

    2914 ft · 55 sec · Cumberland Parkway Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast

    3183 ft · 1 min · Atlanta Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto I 285 North

    1814 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 400 North

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
9.39 mi · 28%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
8.55 mi · 25%
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
3.31 mi · 10%
Fontaine Road Southwest
2.8 mi · 8%
East-West Connector
2.45 mi · 7%
GA 400 North
2.25 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy Springs
00h 22m from Austell
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sandy Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 11.6 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandy Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

14 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

65 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austell and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 26.64 mi (42.88 km).

Austell

#1 Austell

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population7,208
Coordinates33.8126100, -84.6343800
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Love Street (-84.634534, 33.81256)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Austell and Alpharetta. The current time is 22:10:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.