How far is Lilburn, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Lilburn, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.58 mi
00h 36m
Flight
15.45 mi
24.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.45 mi
Kilometers
24.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.58 mi
Kilometers
44.38 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Lilburn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lilburn
2026-04-23T05:48
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lilburn
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
Peachtree Corners
GA

A city in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

From Lilburn
9.6 mi
00h 18m
To Alpharetta
18 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street Northwest

    89 m · 14 sec · Church Street Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest

    33 m · 9 sec · Pine Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lawrenceville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lawrenceville Highway

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    87 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Rockbridge Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Rockbridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Nesbit Ferry Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Nesbit Ferry Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Alabama Road

    1918 ft · 51 sec · Old Alabama Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lilburn 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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
4.95 mi · 18%
Haynes Bridge Road
4.01 mi · 15%
Holcomb Bridge Road
3.23 mi · 12%
Nesbit Ferry Road
2.44 mi · 9%
Rockbridge Road
2.3 mi · 8%
Lawrenceville Highway
1.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Haynes Bridge Road

Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

4.01 mi · 00h 07m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peachtree Corners
00h 18m from Lilburn
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lilburn and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Peachtree Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Lilburn and 18 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lilburn and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Peachtree Corners

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

50 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

106 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lilburn and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 15.45 mi (24.87 km).

Lilburn

#1 Lilburn

City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

Population13,055
Coordinates33.8901000, -84.1429700
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street Northwest (-84.142948, 33.890087)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.84 $7.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.78 $4.63 $9.27
Diesel $5.62 $5.46 $10.91

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 Lilburn and Alpharetta. The current time is 05:48:18.

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.