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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City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States
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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.
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Start on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
20 m · 4 sec · J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Cherokee Street Northwest
545 ft · 17 sec · Cherokee Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · Big Shanty Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto McCollum Parkway Northwest
994 ft · 21 sec · McCollum Parkway Northwest
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Continue on Chastain Road
2 mi · 4 min · Chastain Road
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Turn left onto I 575 North, GA 5 North: Canton
2552 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
3.3 mi · 3 min · Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Woodstock
1759 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 92
7.1 mi · 12 min · Highway 92
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Continue on Woodstock Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
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Continue on West Crossville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Crossville Road
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Turn left onto Mansell Road
3165 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road
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Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 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 Kennesaw and Alpharetta.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Finance Department of Smyrna
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennesaw and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.17 km).
#1 Kennesaw
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 34,712 |
| Coordinates | 34.0234300, -84.6154900 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| 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, 34.075615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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