How far is Kennesaw, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Kennesaw, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.47 mi
00h 41m
Flight
18.75 mi
30.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.75 mi
Kilometers
30.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.47 mi
Kilometers
57.08 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sun, May 31, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Kennesaw
Sun, May 31, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennesaw
2026-05-31T01:38
Arrive Alpharetta
Sun, May 31, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kennesaw
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Springfield
GA

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States

From Kennesaw
12.2 mi
00h 20m
To Alpharetta
23.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

    20 m · 4 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherokee Street Northwest

    545 ft · 17 sec · Cherokee Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Big Shanty Drive Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McCollum Parkway Northwest

    994 ft · 21 sec · McCollum Parkway Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Chastain Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Chastain Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton

    2552 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

    3.3 mi · 3 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Woodstock

    1759 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 92

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Highway 92

  10. 10

    Continue on Woodstock Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Crossville Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Crossville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mansell Road

    3165 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennesaw 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 92
7.1 mi · 20%
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
3.26 mi · 9%
West Crossville Road
2.58 mi · 7%
Alpharetta Highway
2.5 mi · 7%
Woodstock Road
2.49 mi · 7%
Chastain Road
2.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Highway 92

Turn right onto Highway 92

7.1 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 20m from Kennesaw
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kennesaw and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Kennesaw and 23.3 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kennesaw and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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 Springfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Sandy Springs City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Sandy Springs City Hall

Sandy Springs , GA
1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Rating 4.3/5 24 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Finance Department of Smyrna

Smyrna , GA
2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Department of finance
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center

Roswell , GA
38 Hill St, Roswell, GA 30075
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

35 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

66 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennesaw and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.17 km).

Kennesaw

#1 Kennesaw

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Population34,712
Coordinates34.0234300, -84.6154900
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: J O Stephenson Avenue NorthWest (-84.61549, 34.023479)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.95
Round trip
$9.90
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.95 $9.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.54 $11.07
Premium $4.78 $5.97 $11.94
Diesel $5.62 $7.03 $14.06

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennesaw and Alpharetta. The current time is 01:38:02.

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.