How far is Cedartown, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Cedartown, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
81.87 mi
01h 28m
Flight
55.25 mi
88.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.25 mi
Kilometers
88.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.87 mi
Kilometers
131.76 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Cedartown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedartown
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedartown
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
Emerson
GA

City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

From Cedartown
33.5 mi
00h 44m
To Alpharetta
48.4 mi
00h 44m

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 Cedartown and Alpharetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedartown and Alpharetta.

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue

    73 m · 8 sec · West Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South College Street

    1177 ft · 26 sec · South College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Rockmart Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Cedartown Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Cedartown Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Nathan Dean Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Nathan Dean Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cartersville Road

    22 m · 1 sec · Cartersville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Cartersville Highway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Cartersville Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    9 mi · 11 min · Rockmart Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dallas Highway Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dallas Highway Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Alabama Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Old Alabama Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Alabama Road Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Alabama Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    98 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Allatoona Road Southeast

    3086 ft · 1 min · Old Allatoona Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2565 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

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

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Cherokee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Alabama Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 92

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 92

  21. 21

    Continue on Woodstock Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Crossville Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Crossville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mansell Road

    3165 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedartown and Alpharetta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockmart Highway
15.5 mi · 19%
Highway 92
10.6 mi · 13%
I 75 South
6.2 mi · 8%
Cartersville Highway
5.07 mi · 6%
Old Alabama Road
4.92 mi · 6%
Alabama Road
3.63 mi · 4%
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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emerson
00h 44m from Cedartown
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cedartown 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 Cedartown to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Emerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Cedartown and 48.4 miles from Alpharetta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cedartown and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Emerson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emerson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

50 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

87 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

113 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedartown and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 55.25 mi (88.91 km).

Cedartown

#1 Cedartown

County seat of Polk County, Georgia, United States

Population9,980
Coordinates34.0112300, -85.2559300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: West Avenue (-85.255901, 34.011232)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.94 L · about $11.45
Round trip
$22.89
5.78 gal · 21.88 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.45 $22.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.78 $13.81 $27.62
Diesel $5.62 $16.25 $32.51

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 Cedartown and Alpharetta. The current time is 22:31:27.

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.