How far is Jackson, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Jackson, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
75.88 mi
01h 17m
Flight
57.15 mi
91.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.15 mi
Kilometers
91.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.88 mi
Kilometers
122.12 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Forest Park
GA

Village in Illinois

From Jackson
36.3 mi
00h 38m
To Alpharetta
39.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2527 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brookwood Avenue

    27 m · 2 sec · Brookwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Brookwood Avenue

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Brookwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway

    3160 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North

    1473 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
38.3 mi · 50%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 15%
Brookwood Avenue
10.3 mi · 14%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 9%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 4%
Haynes Bridge Road
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

22.8 mi · 00h 28m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Park
00h 38m from Jackson
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Jackson and 39.6 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Park

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 Forest Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9.6 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 9.6 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Park.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

20 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

89 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 57.15 mi (91.98 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

County seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Population5,332
Coordinates33.2945700, -83.9660200
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-83.966015, 33.294415)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.14 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.23
5.36 gal · 20.28 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.62 $21.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.87 $23.74
Premium $4.78 $12.81 $25.61
Diesel $5.62 $15.07 $30.14

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 Jackson and Alpharetta. The current time is 22:51:57.

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.