How far is Lula, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Lula, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
48.93 mi
01h 07m
Flight
41.85 mi
67.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.85 mi
Kilometers
67.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.93 mi
Kilometers
78.75 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Lula
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lula
2026-04-23T02:58
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lula
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
Lumpkin
GA

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

From Lula
25.2 mi
00h 33m
To Alpharetta
23.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
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 Lula and Alpharetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Cornelia Highway

    1054 ft · 22 sec · Old Cornelia Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right

    29 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lula Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lula Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cornelia Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Cornelia Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville, Cumming

    1044 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, New Holland, Jesse Jewell Parkway, National Forest, Atlanta Botanical Garden

    62 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto John W Morrow Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dawsonville Highway

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Dawsonville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Keith Bridge Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Keith Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 19 South, GA 400 South

    1885 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    16.2 mi · 19 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Ameris Bank, Amphitheater

    44 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Old Milton Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Milton Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lula 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
16.2 mi · 33%
Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi · 20%
Keith Bridge Road
7.87 mi · 16%
Cornelia Highway
7.85 mi · 16%
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
2.8 mi · 6%
Old Milton Parkway
1.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

16.2 mi · 00h 19m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumpkin
00h 33m from Lula
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lula and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Lumpkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Lula and 23.7 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lumpkin

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

22 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

69 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

71 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Clemson

116 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lula and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 41.85 mi (67.35 km).

Lula

#1 Lula

City in Banks and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,016
Coordinates34.3876000, -83.6662900
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.666517, 34.38788)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.54 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.71
3.46 gal · 13.08 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.85 $13.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.66 $15.32
Premium $4.78 $8.27 $16.53
Diesel $5.62 $9.73 $19.46

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 Lula and Alpharetta. The current time is 02:58:01.

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.