How far is Carrollton, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Carrollton, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 19m.
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.
Human settlement in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Alpharetta.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
58 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliff Street
49 m · 12 sec · North Cliff Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Street
88 m · 10 sec · Alabama Street
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Turn right onto North Park Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Park Street
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Turn slight right
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East
1939 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
29.3 mi · 32 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
1212 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
2994 ft · 55 sec · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
2 mi · 3 min · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
1752 ft · 45 sec · Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
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Turn left onto I 285 North
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.9 mi · 15 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 Carrollton and Alpharetta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tom Murphy Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
29.3 mi · 00h 32m
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 Carrollton and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollton to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Pineview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Carrollton and 37 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carrollton and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Pineview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
City Hall Parking Deck
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pineview.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 56.46 mi (90.87 km).
#1 Carrollton
County seat in Carroll County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 27,450 |
| Coordinates | 33.5801100, -85.0766100 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.38 | $22.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
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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