How far is Tallapoosa, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Tallapoosa, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
80.85 mi
01h 28m
Flight
61.4 mi
98.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.4 mi
Kilometers
98.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.85 mi
Kilometers
130.11 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Tallapoosa
Sun, Apr 19, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallapoosa
2026-04-19T01:02
Arrive Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallapoosa
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
Lithia Springs
GA

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Georgia

From Tallapoosa
39.8 mi
00h 44m
To Alpharetta
41.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Head Avenue

    112 m · 19 sec · Head Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1632 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    43.4 mi · 47 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport

    1212 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest

    2994 ft · 55 sec · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

    1752 ft · 45 sec · Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 285 North

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 400 North

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallapoosa 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Murphy Freeway
43.4 mi · 54%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.9 mi · 16%
Turner McDonald Parkway
9.39 mi · 12%
GA 400 North
2.25 mi · 3%
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
1.99 mi · 2%
Haynes Bridge Road
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

43.4 mi · 00h 47m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
61.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lithia Springs
00h 44m from Tallapoosa
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tallapoosa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Lithia Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Tallapoosa and 41.1 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tallapoosa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Lithia Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lithia Springs, 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 Lithia Springs.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

25 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

94 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

110 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallapoosa and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 61.4 mi (98.82 km).

Tallapoosa

#1 Tallapoosa

City in Haralson County, Georgia, USA

Population3,231
Coordinates33.7445500, -85.2880100
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Head Avenue (-85.288114, 33.744553)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $11.29
Round trip
$22.58
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.29 $22.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.62 $25.25
Premium $4.78 $13.62 $27.23
Diesel $5.62 $16.03 $32.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tallapoosa and Alpharetta. The current time is 01:02:26.

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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.