How far is Rome, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Rome, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
62.3 mi
01h 25m
Flight
51.33 mi
82.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.33 mi
Kilometers
82.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.3 mi
Kilometers
100.26 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sat, May 2, 1:42 PM EDT
Return by in Rome
Sat, May 2, 3:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rome
2026-05-02T12:17
Arrive Alpharetta
Sat, May 2, 1:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rome
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
Bartow
GA

Town in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States

From Rome
31.9 mi
00h 42m
To Alpharetta
30.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Turner McCall Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Turner McCall Boulevard

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on US 411, GA 20: Cartersville, Atlanta

    18.7 mi · 23 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    1217 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto East Church Street

    1074 ft · 27 sec · East Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Atlanta

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

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

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Cherokee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Alabama Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 92

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 92

  13. 13

    Continue on Woodstock Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Crossville Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Crossville Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mansell Road

    3165 ft · 1 min · Mansell Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Alpharetta Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rome 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 411
18.9 mi · 30%
Highway 92
10.6 mi · 17%
I 75 South
10.3 mi · 17%
Joe Frank Harris Parkway Southeast
5.7 mi · 9%
Alabama Road
3.63 mi · 6%
West Crossville Road
2.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 411

Keep slight left to continue on US 411, GA 20: Cartersville, Atlanta

18.7 mi · 00h 23m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartow
00h 42m from Rome
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Rome and Rain Showers near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rome to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Rome and 30.4 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rome and Rain Showers near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Bartow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bartow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

49 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

87 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

113 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 51.33 mi (82.6 km).

Rome

#1 Rome

County seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States

Population36,764
Coordinates34.2570400, -85.1646700
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Turner McCall Boulevard (-85.164789, 34.257017)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.43
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.71 $17.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.74 $19.49
Premium $4.78 $10.51 $21.02
Diesel $5.62 $12.37 $24.75

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rome and Alpharetta. The current time is 12:17:23.

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.