How far is Chatsworth, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Chatsworth, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
70.82 mi
01h 28m
Flight
54.88 mi
88.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.88 mi
Kilometers
88.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.82 mi
Kilometers
113.97 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sun, May 31, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Chatsworth
Sun, May 31, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatsworth
2026-05-31T02:42
Arrive Alpharetta
Sun, May 31, 4:10 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
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatsworth
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
Jasper
GA

City in Pickens County, Georgia, United States

From Chatsworth
35 mi
00h 44m
To Alpharetta
35.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chatsworth and Alpharetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    31 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    13 mi · 18 min · South 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Nicklesville Road Northeast

    2362 ft · 47 sec · Nicklesville Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Old State Hwy 61

    11.6 mi · 20 min · Old State Hwy 61

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Perrow Highway

    39 m · 3 sec · Perrow Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Perrow Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Perrow Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Perrow Highway

    11 m · 1 sec · Perrow Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Perrow Highway

    1337 ft · 22 sec · Perrow Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    776 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    80 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto APD Highway

    12.3 mi · 16 min · APD Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on A P D Highway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · A P D Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming

    2417 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    94 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Cumming Highway

    2651 ft · 52 sec · Cumming Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northside-Cherokee Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Northside-Cherokee Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway

    8.8 mi · 14 min · Hickory Flat Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Arnold Mill Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Arnold Mill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Houze Road

    1658 ft · 44 sec · Houze Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rucker Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Rucker Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rucker Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Rucker Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Rucker Road

    2772 ft · 1 min · Rucker Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rucker Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Rucker Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Rucker Road

    1 km · 1 min · Rucker Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Old Milton Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old Milton Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1865 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatsworth 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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 3rd Avenue
13 mi · 18%
APD Highway
12.3 mi · 17%
Old State Hwy 61
11.6 mi · 16%
A P D Highway
10.1 mi · 14%
Hickory Flat Highway
8.81 mi · 12%
Arnold Mill Road
3.21 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

13 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 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jasper
00h 44m from Chatsworth
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chatsworth and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chatsworth to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 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?

Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Chatsworth and 35.9 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chatsworth and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Jasper

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jasper, 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 Jasper.

RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

74 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

101 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatsworth and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 54.88 mi (88.32 km).

Chatsworth

#1 Chatsworth

City and county seat in Murray County, Georgia, United States

Population4,249
Coordinates34.7659100, -84.7699400
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: West Fort Street (-84.769938, 34.766123)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $9.90
Round trip
$19.81
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.90 $19.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.07 $22.15
Premium $4.78 $11.94 $23.89
Diesel $5.62 $14.06 $28.12

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatsworth and Alpharetta. The current time is 02:42:42.

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.