How far is Manchester, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Manchester, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.69 mi
01h 57m
Flight
86.06 mi
138.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.06 mi
Kilometers
138.5 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.69 mi
Kilometers
166.88 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Tue, May 5, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Tue, May 5, 3:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-05T11:46
Arrive Alpharetta
Tue, May 5, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
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
Fayetteville
GA

Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia

From Manchester
46.8 mi
00h 58m
To Alpharetta
56.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Perry Street

    2948 ft · 1 min · Perry Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Johnson Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · Johnson Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Wrightsville Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wrightsville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    55 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Forest Parkway

    555 ft · 15 sec · Forest Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75

    734 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Downtown Atlanta

    2948 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Alpharetta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
13.2 mi · 13%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 11%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 7%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 3%
Wrightsville Road
1.61 mi · 2%
Haynes Bridge Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

55 mi · 01h 20m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayetteville
00h 58m from Manchester
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Fayetteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Manchester and 56.9 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $28.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Manchester and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Fayetteville

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

39 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

109 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 86.06 mi (138.5 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

City in Meriwether and Talbot Counties, Georgia, United States

Population3,918
Coordinates32.8598500, -84.6199300
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Perry Street (-84.619926, 32.86005)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.85 L · about $14.50
Round trip
$28.99
7.32 gal · 27.7 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.50 $28.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.21 $32.42
Premium $4.78 $17.49 $34.97
Diesel $5.62 $20.58 $41.17

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Alpharetta. The current time is 11:46:29.

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.