How far is Monroe, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Monroe, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Alpharetta.
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Start on North Broad Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto US 78 West, GA 10 West: Atlanta
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
24 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Main Street East
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street East
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Turn slight right onto Wisteria Drive Southwest
1867 ft · 52 sec · Wisteria Drive Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wisteria Drive Southwest
39 m · 3 sec · Wisteria Drive Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Wisteria Drive Southwest
1291 ft · 37 sec · Wisteria Drive Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward GA 124: Scenic Highway
52 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scenic Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Parkway
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Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
8 mi · 14 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Continue on State Bridge Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Bridge Road
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Continue on Old Milton Parkway
3.7 mi · 7 min · 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 Monroe 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.
Pleasant Hill Road
Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
8.01 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe 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 Monroe to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Snellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Monroe and 28.1 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Snellville
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 Snellville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 38.53 mi (62.01 km).
#1 Monroe
City in and the county seat of Walton County, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 13,979 |
| Coordinates | 33.7948400, -83.7132300 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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, 34.075615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.01 | $14.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.95 | $19.91 |
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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