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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.56 mi
01h 03m
Flight
47.08 mi
75.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.08 mi
Kilometers
75.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.56 mi
Kilometers
86.2 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sun, May 31, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Cleveland
Sun, May 31, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-05-30T22:57
Arrive Alpharetta
Sun, May 31, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
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
Lumpkin
GA

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

From Cleveland
26.7 mi
00h 31m
To Alpharetta
26.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    36 m · 5 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Jarrard Street

    27 m · 8 sec · East Jarrard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Courthouse Square

    80 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto West Kytle Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Kytle Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 115

    6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 115

  6. 6

    Continue on Cleveland Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Cleveland Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Long Branch Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Long Branch Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cumming

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    44 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on GA 400 South, GA 53 West: Cumming, Dawsonville

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Ameris Bank, Amphitheater

    44 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Old Milton Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Milton Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
GA 400 South
25.3 mi · 47%
Cumming
8.57 mi · 16%
State Highway 115
6.67 mi · 12%
Cleveland Highway
4.98 mi · 9%
Long Branch Road
4.77 mi · 9%
Old Milton Parkway
1.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
47.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumpkin
00h 31m from Cleveland
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

69 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

71 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

116 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 47.08 mi (75.77 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

City in White County, Georgia, United States

Population4,167
Coordinates34.5970400, -83.7632400
Altitude480
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Square (-83.763066, 34.59703)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.15 L · about $7.49
Round trip
$14.97
3.78 gal · 14.3 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Alpharetta. The current time is 22:57:16.

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.