How far is Cleveland, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Cleveland, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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 and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Alpharetta.
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Start on Courthouse Square
36 m · 5 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn left onto East Jarrard Street
27 m · 8 sec · East Jarrard Street
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Turn left onto Courthouse Square
80 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn sharp right onto West Kytle Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Kytle Street
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Continue on State Highway 115
6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 115
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Continue on Cleveland Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Long Branch Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Long Branch Road
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Continue on Cumming
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
44 m · 2 sec
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Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ameris Bank, Amphitheater
44 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Milton Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · 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 Cleveland 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.
GA 400 South
Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville
25.3 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cleveland and 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 Cleveland to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Lumpkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Cleveland and 26.8 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.49 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cleveland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Lumpkin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lumpkin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 47.08 mi (75.77 km).
#1 Cleveland
City in White County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,167 |
| Coordinates | 34.5970400, -83.7632400 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| 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, 34.075616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
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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