How far is Dalton, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Alpharetta.
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Start on the route
4 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Wildcat Bridge Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Wildcat Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ila-Comer Road
5 m · 1 sec · Ila-Comer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ila-Comer Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Ila-Comer Road
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Continue on Commerce Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · Commerce Street
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Continue on Ila Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Ila Road
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Old Maysville Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Maysville Road
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Continue on Old Maysville Road
2345 ft · 47 sec · Old Maysville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maysville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maysville Road
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Take the ramp left
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
36.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Peachtree Road, Sugarloaf Parkway
1 km · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Peachtree Road
1654 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Old Peachtree Road Northwest
2.5 mi · 5 min · Old Peachtree Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Sugarloaf Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Abbotts Bridge Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Abbotts Bridge Road
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Continue on Kimball Bridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kimball Bridge Road
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Turn right onto State Bridge Road
1390 ft · 22 sec · State Bridge Road
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Continue on Old Milton Parkway
3.7 mi · 7 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 Dalton and Alpharetta.
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.
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.
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 Dalton and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalton to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Braselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Dalton and 40.5 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dalton and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Braselton
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 Braselton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 64.58 mi (103.93 km).
#1 Dalton
City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 33,368 |
| Coordinates | 34.1659400, -83.1704300 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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, 34.075615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.28 | $26.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
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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