How far is Morrow, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Morrow, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
40.97 mi
00h 50m
Flight
34.11 mi
54.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.11 mi
Kilometers
54.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.97 mi
Kilometers
65.93 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM EDT
Return by in Morrow
Wed, Apr 22, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrow
2026-04-22T19:15
Arrive Alpharetta
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrow
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
Druid Hills
GA

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Morrow
20.4 mi
00h 25m
To Alpharetta
20.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jonesboro Road

    1928 ft · 47 sec · Jonesboro Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North

    1.3 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrow 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
17.6 mi · 43%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 28%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 17%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 7%
Haynes Bridge Road
1.28 mi · 3%
Jonesboro Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Druid Hills
00h 25m from Morrow
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Morrow 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 Morrow to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Druid Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Morrow and 20.5 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Druid Hills

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 Druid Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 4.7 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 4.7 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
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Druid Hills.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

6 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

73 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrow and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 34.11 mi (54.89 km).

Morrow

#1 Morrow

City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States

Population7,338
Coordinates33.5831700, -84.3393700
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Jonesboro Road (-84.339413, 33.583178)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.74
Round trip
$11.49
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.74 $11.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.78 $6.93 $13.86
Diesel $5.62 $8.15 $16.31

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrow and Alpharetta. The current time is 19:15:35.

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.