How far is Powder Springs, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Powder Springs, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
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.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Powder Springs and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powder Springs and Alpharetta.
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Start on Marietta Street
1 km · 1 min · Marietta Street
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Continue on Powder Springs Road
1953 ft · 41 sec · Powder Springs Road
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Continue on Powder Springs Road Southwest
5.3 mi · 9 min · Powder Springs Road Southwest
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Continue on Powder Springs Road Southwest
2.1 mi · 4 min · Powder Springs Road Southwest
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Continue on Powder Springs Street Southwest
2.2 mi · 4 min · Powder Springs Street Southwest
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Turn right onto South Marietta Parkway
665 ft · 28 sec · South Marietta Parkway
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Turn left onto Atlanta Street Southeast
104 m · 14 sec · Atlanta Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Waterman Street Southeast
1220 ft · 47 sec · Waterman Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alexander Street Southeast
746 ft · 21 sec · Alexander Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Roswell Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Roswell Street
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Continue on Roswell Road
8.7 mi · 16 min · Roswell Road
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Continue on Marietta Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Marietta Highway
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Turn left onto North Atlanta Street
2899 ft · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Alpharetta Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Alpharetta Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 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 Powder Springs 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.
Roswell Road
Continue on Roswell Road
8.74 mi · 00h 16m
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 Powder Springs 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 Powder Springs to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Powder Springs and 21.7 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Powder Springs and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Marietta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marietta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Powder Springs and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 26.86 mi (43.22 km).
#1 Powder Springs
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 15,801 |
| Coordinates | 33.8595500, -84.6838200 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
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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