How far is Dahlonega, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Dahlonega, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
41.51 mi
00h 47m
Flight
36.18 mi
58.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.18 mi
Kilometers
58.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.51 mi
Kilometers
66.81 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Fri, Apr 17, 10:45 AM EDT
Return by in Dahlonega
Fri, Apr 17, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dahlonega
2026-04-17T09:57
Arrive Alpharetta
Fri, Apr 17, 10:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dahlonega
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cumming
GA

City in Forsyth County, Georgia, USA

From Dahlonega
20.8 mi
00h 23m
To Alpharetta
20.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square South

    36 m · 7 sec · Public Square South

  2. 2

    Continue on Public Square North

    114 m · 19 sec · Public Square North

  3. 3

    Continue on South Chestatee Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · South Chestatee Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cumming

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    44 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

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

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Ameris Bank, Amphitheater

    44 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Old Milton Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Milton Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dahlonega 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
GA 400 South
25.3 mi · 61%
Cumming
8.57 mi · 21%
South Chestatee Street
5.49 mi · 13%
Old Milton Parkway
1.6 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Public Square North
0.07 mi
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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
36.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumming
00h 23m from Dahlonega
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dahlonega and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Cumming is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Dahlonega and 20.8 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cumming

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

30 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

51 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

85 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dahlonega and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 36.18 mi (58.23 km).

Dahlonega

#1 Dahlonega

City in Lumpkin, Georgia, United States

Population7,329
Coordinates34.5325900, -83.9849100
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square South (-83.984783, 34.532464)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.82
Round trip
$11.65
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.82 $11.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.78 $7.02 $14.05
Diesel $5.62 $8.27 $16.53

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Dahlonega and Alpharetta. The current time is 09:57:33.

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.