How far is Cusseta, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Cusseta, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
149.75 mi
02h 25m
Flight
125.38 mi
201.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.38 mi
Kilometers
201.78 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.75 mi
Kilometers
241 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sun, May 31, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Cusseta
Sun, May 31, 3:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cusseta
2026-05-30T22:55
Arrive Alpharetta
Sun, May 31, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cusseta
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
Grantville
GA

City in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

From Cusseta
74.1 mi
01h 12m
To Alpharetta
75.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
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 Cusseta and Alpharetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McNaughton Street

    47 m · 9 sec · McNaughton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Georgia Highway 137

    51 m · 5 sec · Old Georgia Highway 137

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Martha Berry Highway

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Martha Berry Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta

    2487 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    49.2 mi · 53 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · 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 Cusseta 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
58.8 mi · 39%
Chet Atkins Parkway
49.2 mi · 33%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 8%
Martha Berry Highway
9.92 mi · 7%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
5.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

58.8 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
125.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grantville
01h 12m from Cusseta
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cusseta 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 Cusseta to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Grantville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Cusseta and 75.7 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cusseta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Grantville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

75 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

103 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cusseta and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 125.38 mi (201.78 km).

Cusseta

#1 Cusseta

Consolidated city-county in and county seat of Chattahoochee County, Georgia, United States

Population11,267
Coordinates32.3054300, -84.7727000
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: McNaughton Street (-84.772994, 32.305503)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
20 L · about $20.91
Round trip
$41.83
10.56 gal · 40 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.91 $41.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.39 $46.77
Premium $4.78 $25.23 $50.46
Diesel $5.62 $29.69 $59.39

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 Cusseta and Alpharetta. The current time is 22:55:30.

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.