How far is Rockmart, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Rockmart, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.81 mi
01h 16m
Flight
43.09 mi
69.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.09 mi
Kilometers
69.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.81 mi
Kilometers
89.81 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Rockmart
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockmart
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Alpharetta
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockmart
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
Acworth
GA

City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

From Rockmart
27 mi
00h 38m
To Alpharetta
28.8 mi
00h 38m

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 Rockmart and Alpharetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goodyear Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Goodyear Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Goodyear Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Goodyear Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cartersville Road

    124 m · 12 sec · Cartersville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cartersville Highway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Cartersville Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockmart Highway

    9 mi · 11 min · Rockmart Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Dallas Highway Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dallas Highway Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old Alabama Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Old Alabama Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Alabama Road Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Alabama Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    98 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Allatoona Road Southeast

    3086 ft · 1 min · Old Allatoona Road Southeast

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    2565 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Cherokee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Alabama Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 92

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 92

  17. 17

    Continue on Woodstock Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Crossville Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Crossville Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mansell Road

    3165 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockmart 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 92
10.6 mi · 19%
Rockmart Highway
9.03 mi · 16%
I 75 South
6.2 mi · 11%
Cartersville Highway
5.07 mi · 9%
Old Alabama Road
4.92 mi · 9%
Alabama Road
3.63 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Highway 92

Continue on Highway 92

10.6 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Acworth
00h 38m from Rockmart
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rockmart 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 Rockmart to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Acworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Rockmart and 28.8 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Acworth

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 Acworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Deck

Marietta , GA
211 Lawrence St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking garage
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1.6 mi away

Acworth Power Department

Acworth , GA
4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, GA 30101
Rating 3.5/5 13 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Acworth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

40 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

82 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

116 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockmart and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 43.09 mi (69.35 km).

Rockmart

#1 Rockmart

City in Polk County, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,492
Coordinates34.0026000, -85.0416100
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodyear Street (-85.041609, 34.002686)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.61
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.80 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.73 $17.45
Premium $4.78 $9.41 $18.83
Diesel $5.62 $11.08 $22.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockmart and Alpharetta. The current time is 21:06:35.

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.