How far is Commerce, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Commerce, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.74 mi
01h 11m
Flight
48.68 mi
78.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.68 mi
Kilometers
78.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.74 mi
Kilometers
88.1 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Commerce
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Commerce
2026-04-23T03:07
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Commerce
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
Auburn
GA

City in Barrow and Gwinnett counties, Georgia, USA

From Commerce
28.5 mi
00h 35m
To Alpharetta
26.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    64 m · 9 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Maysville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Maysville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Maysville Road

    2345 ft · 47 sec · Old Maysville Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maysville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Maysville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.5 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Peachtree Road, Sugarloaf Parkway

    1 km · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Peachtree Road

    1654 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Peachtree Road Northwest

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Old Peachtree Road Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sugarloaf Parkway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Abbotts Bridge Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Abbotts Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Kimball Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kimball Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Bridge Road

    1390 ft · 22 sec · State Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Milton Parkway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Commerce 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maysville Road
37.9 mi · 69%
Abbotts Bridge Road
4.68 mi · 9%
Old Milton Parkway
3.72 mi · 7%
Old Peachtree Road Northwest
2.54 mi · 5%
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.45 mi · 4%
Old Maysville Road
1.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maysville Road

Merge slight left

36.5 mi · 00h 39m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 35m from Commerce
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Commerce and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Commerce and 26.2 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Commerce and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

30 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

78 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Clemson

118 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Commerce and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 48.68 mi (78.35 km).

Commerce

#1 Commerce

City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States

Population7,328
Coordinates34.2040000, -83.4571100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-83.457115, 34.203846)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.29
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.64 $15.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.78 $9.22 $18.44
Diesel $5.62 $10.85 $21.71

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 Commerce and Alpharetta. The current time is 03:07:28.

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.