How far is Fairburn, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Fairburn, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 00h 52m.
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.
The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairburn and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairburn and Alpharetta.
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Start on West Broad Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit left toward I 85 North: Atlanta
1200 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 14 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 Fairburn and Alpharetta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 00h 25m
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 Fairburn and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairburn to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Fairburn and 24.2 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairburn and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairburn and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 38.79 mi (62.43 km).
#1 Fairburn
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 17,136 |
| Coordinates | 33.5670600, -84.5810400 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
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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