How far is Fort Oglethorpe, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Oglethorpe and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Oglethorpe and Alpharetta.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Stephenson Drive
43 m · 8 sec · Stephenson Drive
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Turn right onto Forrest Road
656 ft · 33 sec · Forrest Road
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Turn right onto Lafayette Highway
151 m · 12 sec · Lafayette Highway
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Continue on Lafayette Road
1791 ft · 44 sec · Lafayette Road
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Take the ramp slight right
84 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Battlefield Parkway
6.3 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
72.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cherokee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee Road
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Continue on Alabama Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road
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Continue on Highway 92
10.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 92
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Continue on Woodstock Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
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Continue on West Crossville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Crossville Road
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Turn left onto Mansell Road
3165 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road
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Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 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 Fort Oglethorpe 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 75 South
Merge slight left
72.3 mi · 01h 18m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Oglethorpe to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Adairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Fort Oglethorpe and 49.2 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Adairsville
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 Adairsville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Oglethorpe and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 81.54 mi (131.22 km).
#1 Fort Oglethorpe
City in Catoosa and Walker Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 9,973 |
| Coordinates | 34.9489600, -85.2569000 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.11 | $34.21 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.13 | $40.27 |
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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