How far is Cornelia, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Cornelia, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornelia and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornelia and Alpharetta.
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Start on the route
11 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street Northwest
25 m · 3 sec · Main Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Irvin Street
803 ft · 16 sec · Irvin Street
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Turn right onto Level Grove Road
2989 ft · 1 min · Level Grove Road
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Continue on Old Level Grove Road
2374 ft · 51 sec · Old Level Grove Road
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Continue on Level Grove Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Level Grove Road
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Take the ramp left
1607 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Continue on Cornelia Highway
13 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville, Cumming
1044 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, New Holland, Jesse Jewell Parkway, National Forest, Atlanta Botanical Garden
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
2.8 mi · 5 min · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
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Turn right onto John W Morrow Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway
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Continue on Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi · 15 min · Dawsonville Highway
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Turn left onto Keith Bridge Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · Keith Bridge Road
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Turn left onto US 19 South, GA 400 South
1885 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
16.2 mi · 19 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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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 Cornelia and Alpharetta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
16.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Cornelia and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cornelia to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Cornelia and 30 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cornelia and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Gainesville
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 Gainesville.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornelia and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 53.15 mi (85.53 km).
#1 Cornelia
City in Habersham County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,799 |
| Coordinates | 34.5114900, -83.5271200 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.48 | $18.96 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.04 | $24.07 |
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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