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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.22 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.73 mi
47.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.73 mi
Kilometers
47.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.22 mi
Kilometers
82.43 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Tue, May 12, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Cartersville
Wed, May 13, 12:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cartersville
2026-05-12T22:33
Arrive Alpharetta
Tue, May 12, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cartersville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Woodstock
GA

City in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States

From Cartersville
19.1 mi
00h 27m
To Alpharetta
32.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cherokee Avenue

    2397 ft · 1 min · West Cherokee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Gilmer Street

    101 m · 16 sec · North Gilmer Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Cherokee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Alabama Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 92

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 92

  10. 10

    Continue on Woodstock Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Crossville Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Crossville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mansell Road

    3165 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Alpharetta Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 92
10.6 mi · 21%
I 75 South
10.3 mi · 20%
Alabama Road
3.63 mi · 7%
West Crossville Road
2.58 mi · 5%
Alpharetta Highway
2.5 mi · 5%
Woodstock Road
2.49 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodstock
00h 27m from Cartersville
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Woodstock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Roswell City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Roswell City Hall

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodstock.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

36 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

67 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cartersville and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 29.73 mi (47.84 km).

Cartersville

#1 Cartersville

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Population22,037
Coordinates34.1653300, -84.8023100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cherokee Avenue (-84.80231, 34.165337)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.17
Round trip
$14.34
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cartersville and Alpharetta. The current time is 22:33:37.

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.