How far is Forsyth, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Forsyth, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.89 mi
01h 24m
Flight
74.79 mi
120.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.79 mi
Kilometers
120.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.89 mi
Kilometers
146.28 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Forsyth
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forsyth
2026-04-22T20:59
Arrive Alpharetta
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forsyth
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
Morrow
GA

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

From Forsyth
43.2 mi
00h 42m
To Alpharetta
47.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    25 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Lee Street

    2073 ft · 1 min · North Lee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cabiness Road

    1266 ft · 32 sec · Cabiness Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I-75 North: Atlanta

    1467 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    39.9 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forsyth 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 North
40.1 mi · 44%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 25%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 12%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 8%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 3%
Haynes Bridge Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

39.9 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrow
00h 42m from Forsyth
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Forsyth and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Morrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Forsyth and 47.6 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forsyth and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Morrow

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morrow and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 14.3 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 11 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrow.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

91 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forsyth and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 74.79 mi (120.37 km).

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#1 Forsyth

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

Population4,312
Coordinates33.0343000, -83.9382400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-83.938241, 33.034178)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $12.71
Round trip
$25.43
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.71 $25.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.22 $28.43
Premium $4.78 $15.34 $30.67
Diesel $5.62 $18.05 $36.11

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 Forsyth and Alpharetta. The current time is 20:59:26.

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.