How far is Doraville, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Doraville, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Doraville and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doraville and Alpharetta.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto New Peachtree Road
1585 ft · 50 sec · New Peachtree Road
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
1049 ft · 53 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Buford Highway
1699 ft · 33 sec · Buford Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 285 West
40 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto I 285 West
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
3.8 mi · 5 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
1424 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
869 ft · 21 sec · 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 Doraville 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.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
9.12 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Doraville 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 Doraville to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dunwoody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Doraville and 9.6 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Doraville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Dunwoody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Doraville and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 12.26 mi (19.73 km).
#1 Doraville
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 10,264 |
| Coordinates | 33.8981600, -84.2832600 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
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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