How far is McRae, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from McRae, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McRae and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McRae and Alpharetta.
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Start on East Oak Street
103 m · 14 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Avenue
83 m · 18 sec · South 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
131 m · 15 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
28.3 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
1844 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
49.7 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
1424 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1764 ft · 53 sec · 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 McRae and Alpharetta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving McRae and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McRae to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 192.4 miles (309.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from McRae and 97.8 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.90 one way or $53.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McRae and Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McRae and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 160.45 mi (258.22 km).
#1 McRae
City in Telfair County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 5,740 |
| Coordinates | 32.0679500, -82.9007000 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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, 34.075616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $26.90 | $53.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.07 | $60.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.44 | $64.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.19 | $76.37 |
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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