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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America
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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.
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Start on North Forest Avenue
61 m · 16 sec · North Forest Avenue
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
2868 ft · 58 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto West Howell Street
2843 ft · 57 sec · West Howell Street
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Continue on Bowersville Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bowersville Highway
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Turn slight right
102 m · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lavonia Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Lavonia Highway
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Continue on Providence Church Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Providence Church Road
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Turn left onto Lavonia Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Lavonia Highway
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Continue on Hartwell Road
3273 ft · 1 min · Hartwell Road
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Continue on Vickery Street
935 ft · 28 sec · Vickery Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
796 ft · 27 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Jones Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Jones Street
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Take the exit straight
149 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
1401 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
63 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Peachtree Road, Sugarloaf Parkway
1 km · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Peachtree Road
1654 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Old Peachtree Road Northwest
2.5 mi · 5 min · Old Peachtree Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Sugarloaf Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Sugarloaf Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Abbotts Bridge Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Abbotts Bridge Road
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Continue on Kimball Bridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kimball Bridge Road
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Turn right onto State Bridge Road
1390 ft · 22 sec · State Bridge Road
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Continue on Old Milton Parkway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1764 ft · 53 sec · 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 Hartwell 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendergrass.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartwell and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 80.14 mi (128.98 km).
#1 Hartwell
City in Hart County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 4,446 |
| Coordinates | 34.3528800, -82.9320900 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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, 34.075616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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