How far is Stone Mountain, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Stone Mountain, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stone Mountain and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stone Mountain and Alpharetta.
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Start on East Mountain Street
40 m · 9 sec · East Mountain Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1298 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto East Ponce de Leon Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Ponce de Leon Avenue
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Turn right onto SR 8 CONN
3.4 mi · 5 min · SR 8 CONN
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Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.8 mi · 6 min · Jimmy Carter Boulevard
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Continue on Holcomb Bridge Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Holcomb Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Nesbit Ferry Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Nesbit Ferry Road
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Continue on Old Alabama Road
1918 ft · 49 sec · Old Alabama Road
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Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
4 mi · 7 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 Stone Mountain 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.
Haynes Bridge Road
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
4.01 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Stone Mountain and Clear near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stone Mountain to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Norcross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Stone Mountain and 20.3 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stone Mountain and Clear near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Norcross
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norcross.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stone Mountain and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 19.78 mi (31.84 km).
#1 Stone Mountain
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 6,312 |
| Coordinates | 33.8081600, -84.1702000 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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