How far is Oakwood, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Oakwood, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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 DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakwood and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood and Alpharetta.
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Start on Smith Store Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Smith Store Road
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Turn left onto Salem Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Salem Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 West
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
16.4 mi · 18 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga
2355 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
1.1 km · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
9.1 mi · 11 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 Oakwood and Alpharetta.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oakwood and Mostly Cloudy near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakwood to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Avondale Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Oakwood and 29.2 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oakwood and Mostly Cloudy near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Avondale Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avondale Estates.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 40.79 mi (65.65 km).
#1 Oakwood
Oakwood is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5481700, -83.9743500 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $3.54 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $11.38 | $22.75 |
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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