How far is Griffin, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Griffin, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.9 mi
01h 22m
Flight
57.28 mi
92.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.28 mi
Kilometers
92.18 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.9 mi
Kilometers
126.97 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Griffin
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Griffin
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Griffin
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
Hapeville
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

From Griffin
31.9 mi
00h 41m
To Alpharetta
47 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°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 Griffin and Alpharetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    116 m · 16 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Poplar Street

    157 m · 16 sec · West Poplar Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    1323 ft · 1 min · South 8th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1246 ft · 37 sec · West Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Experiment Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Experiment Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Experiment Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Experiment Street

  7. 7

    Continue on McIntosh Road

    1900 ft · 41 sec · McIntosh Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard

    2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Griffin 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Expressway
22 mi · 28%
I 75 North
15.5 mi · 20%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 14%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 9%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 3%
Experiment Street
1.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

14.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
57.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hapeville
00h 41m from Griffin
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Griffin and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Hapeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Griffin and 47 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hapeville

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 Hapeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 5.3 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 5.3 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
Pine Lake City Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Pine Lake City Hall

Pine Lake , GA
462 Clubhouse Dr, Pine Lake, GA 30072
Rating 2.7/5 9 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

16 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

88 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Griffin and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 57.28 mi (92.18 km).

Griffin

#1 Griffin

County seat of Spalding County, Georgia, United States

Population22,665
Coordinates33.2467800, -84.2640900
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-84.26395, 33.246777)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.54 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.56 gal · 21.08 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.31 $24.63
Premium $4.78 $13.28 $26.57
Diesel $5.62 $15.63 $31.27

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 Griffin and Alpharetta. The current time is 03:19:10.

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.