How far is Cartersville, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Cartersville, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 00h 55m.
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 Cherokee County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cartersville and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cartersville and Alpharetta.
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Start on West Cherokee Avenue
2397 ft · 1 min · West Cherokee Avenue
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Turn right onto North Gilmer Street
101 m · 16 sec · North Gilmer Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 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 Cartersville 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.
Highway 92
Continue on Highway 92
10.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cartersville 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 Cartersville to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Cartersville and 32.1 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cartersville and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Woodstock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Roswell City Hall
Finance Department of Smyrna
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodstock.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cartersville and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 29.73 mi (47.84 km).
#1 Cartersville
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 22,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1653300, -84.8023100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
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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