How far is Hartwell, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Hartwell, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 95 miles (152.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
94.99 mi
01h 48m
Flight
80.14 mi
128.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.14 mi
Kilometers
128.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.99 mi
Kilometers
152.87 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Jun 4, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Hartwell
Thu, Jun 4, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartwell
2026-06-04T01:58
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Jun 4, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartwell
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
Pendergrass
GA

Human settlement in Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America

From Hartwell
47.2 mi
00h 54m
To Alpharetta
47.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NNW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 4 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Forest Avenue

    61 m · 16 sec · North Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Franklin Street

    2868 ft · 58 sec · West Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Howell Street

    2843 ft · 57 sec · West Howell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bowersville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bowersville Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    102 m · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Lavonia Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Lavonia Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Providence Church Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Providence Church Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lavonia Highway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Lavonia Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hartwell Road

    3273 ft · 1 min · Hartwell Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vickery Street

    935 ft · 28 sec · Vickery Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    796 ft · 27 sec · West Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Jones Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jones Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    149 m · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway

    63 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Peachtree Road, Sugarloaf Parkway

    1 km · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Peachtree Road

    1654 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old Peachtree Road Northwest

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Old Peachtree Road Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sugarloaf Parkway

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Abbotts Bridge Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Abbotts Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Kimball Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kimball Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Bridge Road

    1390 ft · 22 sec · State Bridge Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Old Milton Parkway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartwell 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ernest Vandiver Highway
63 mi · 66%
Lavonia Highway
6.39 mi · 7%
Abbotts Bridge Road
4.68 mi · 5%
Old Milton Parkway
3.72 mi · 4%
Providence Church Road
3.24 mi · 3%
Old Peachtree Road Northwest
2.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ernest Vandiver Highway

Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway

63 mi · 01h 07m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendergrass
00h 54m from Hartwell
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Hartwell and Clear near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95 miles (152.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Pendergrass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Hartwell and 47.8 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Hartwell and Clear near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Pendergrass

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

19 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

56 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

77 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

97 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartwell and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 80.14 mi (128.98 km).

Hartwell

#1 Hartwell

City in Hart County, Georgia, United States

Population4,446
Coordinates34.3528800, -82.9320900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: North Forest Avenue (-82.931882, 34.352838)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.69 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.54
6.7 gal · 25.38 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.27 $26.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.84 $29.67
Premium $4.78 $16.01 $32.01
Diesel $5.62 $18.84 $37.68

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartwell and Alpharetta. The current time is 01:58:37.

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.