How far is Locust Grove, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Locust Grove, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.31 mi
01h 11m
Flight
51.51 mi
82.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.51 mi
Kilometers
82.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.31 mi
Kilometers
105.11 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Fri, Apr 17, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Locust Grove
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Alpharetta
Fri, Apr 17, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Locust Grove
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
Hapeville
GA

City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

From Locust Grove
31.2 mi
00h 35m
To Alpharetta
34.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove and Alpharetta.

  1. 1

    Start on North Jackson Street

    28 m · 5 sec · North Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3129 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway

    3160 ft · 1 min · Bill Gardner Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North

    1473 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 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 Locust Grove 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
38.3 mi · 59%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 17%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 11%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 4%
Haynes Bridge Road
1.28 mi · 2%
Bill Gardner Parkway
0.6 mi · 1%
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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hapeville
00h 35m from Locust Grove
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Locust Grove and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Locust Grove to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Hapeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Locust Grove and 34.1 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Locust Grove and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Hapeville

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 Hapeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 4.6 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 4.6 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
Pine Lake City Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Pine Lake City Hall

Pine Lake , GA
462 Clubhouse Dr, Pine Lake, GA 30072
Rating 2.7/5 9 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

16 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

88 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Locust Grove and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 51.51 mi (82.89 km).

Locust Grove

#1 Locust Grove

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

Population9,091
Coordinates33.3459500, -84.1090800
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jackson Street (-84.109075, 33.345923)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.72 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.6 gal · 17.44 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.19 $20.37
Premium $4.78 $10.99 $21.98
Diesel $5.62 $12.94 $25.87

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Locust Grove and Alpharetta. The current time is 06:51:30.

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.