How far is Grayson, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Grayson, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
28.37 mi
00h 52m
Flight
23.07 mi
37.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.07 mi
Kilometers
37.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.37 mi
Kilometers
45.66 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Grayson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grayson
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grayson
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
Duluth
GA

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

From Grayson
13 mi
00h 26m
To Alpharetta
15.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 Grayson and Alpharetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grayson Highway

    5 m · 4 sec · Grayson Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Grayson Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Grayson Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sugarloaf Parkway

    8 mi · 14 min · Sugarloaf Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Duluth Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Duluth Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Lawrenceville Street

    2792 ft · 1 min · West Lawrenceville Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McClure Bridge Road

    68 m · 7 sec · McClure Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto McClure Bridge Road

    2853 ft · 1 min · McClure Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Howell Ferry Road

    1094 ft · 41 sec · Howell Ferry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Bridge Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Milton Parkway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grayson and Alpharetta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sugarloaf Parkway
7.98 mi · 28%
State Bridge Road
4.78 mi · 17%
Duluth Highway
4.75 mi · 17%
Old Milton Parkway
3.72 mi · 13%
Grayson Highway
2.03 mi · 7%
Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sugarloaf Parkway

Turn left onto Sugarloaf Parkway

7.98 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duluth
00h 26m from Grayson
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grayson and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 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?

Duluth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Grayson and 15.3 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duluth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

32 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

43 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

98 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grayson and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 23.07 mi (37.13 km).

Grayson

#1 Grayson

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population4,429
Coordinates33.8942700, -83.9557400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Grayson Highway (-83.955774, 33.894231)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.43 $8.86
Premium $4.78 $4.78 $9.56
Diesel $5.62 $5.62 $11.25

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 Grayson and Alpharetta. The current time is 00:41:35.

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.