How far is Calhoun, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Calhoun, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 60.3 miles (97 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calhoun and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calhoun and Alpharetta.
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Start on South Wall Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Wall Street
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Turn slight left onto West Belmont Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West Belmont Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cherokee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee Road
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Continue on Alabama Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road
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Continue on Highway 92
10.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 92
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Continue on Woodstock Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
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Continue on West Crossville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Crossville Road
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Turn left onto Mansell Road
3165 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road
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Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Alpharetta Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 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 Calhoun and Alpharetta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Belmont Drive
Merge slight left
34.7 mi · 00h 37m
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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Calhoun and 28.8 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Calhoun and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Bartow
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 Bartow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calhoun and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 47.73 mi (76.81 km).
#1 Calhoun
City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 17,572 |
| Coordinates | 34.5025900, -84.9510500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.43 | $18.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.18 | $20.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
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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