How far is Evans, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Evans, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
162.72 mi
02h 39m
Flight
129.72 mi
208.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.72 mi
Kilometers
208.76 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.72 mi
Kilometers
261.87 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Evans
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evans
2026-04-23T07:34
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evans
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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Evans
81.3 mi
01h 19m
To Alpharetta
81.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    42 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hereford Farm Road

    75 m · 9 sec · Hereford Farm Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Belair Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · North Belair Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evans 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
79.3 mi · 49%
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 29%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 11%
Turner McDonald Parkway
9.39 mi · 6%
North Belair Road
4.24 mi · 3%
US 19 North
2.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

79.3 mi · 01h 25m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 19m from Evans
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evans and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Evans and 81.5 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evans and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 129.72 mi (208.76 km).

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#1 Evans

Evans is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5337500, -82.1306700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Hereford Farm Road (-82.130707, 33.533544)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.74 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.47
11.48 gal · 43.48 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.74 $45.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.42 $50.84
Premium $4.78 $27.43 $54.85
Diesel $5.62 $32.28 $64.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Evans and Alpharetta. The current time is 07:34:52.

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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.