How far is Villa Rica, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Villa Rica, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
58.92 mi
01h 02m
Flight
42.98 mi
69.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.98 mi
Kilometers
69.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.92 mi
Kilometers
94.83 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 PM EDT
Return by in Villa Rica
Mon, Apr 20, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Villa Rica
2026-04-19T22:29
Arrive Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Villa Rica
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
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From Villa Rica
27.5 mi
00h 31m
To Alpharetta
31.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Villa Rica and Alpharetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Villa Rica and Alpharetta.

  1. 1

    Start on Temple Street

    102 m · 16 sec · Temple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Carroll Road

    68 m · 15 sec · North Carroll Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Street

    2408 ft · 55 sec · East Montgomery Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    728 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Road

    1397 ft · 37 sec · Liberty Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East, GA 8

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Tom Murphy Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1212 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest

    2994 ft · 55 sec · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest

    2 mi · 3 min · Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

    1752 ft · 45 sec · Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 285 North

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 400 North

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Villa Rica 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Murphy Freeway
22 mi · 37%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
12.9 mi · 22%
Turner McDonald Parkway
9.39 mi · 16%
GA 400 North
2.25 mi · 4%
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
1.99 mi · 3%
Haynes Bridge Road
1.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tom Murphy Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway

22 mi · 00h 24m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
00h 31m from Villa Rica
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Villa Rica 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 Villa Rica to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Villa Rica and 31.4 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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 Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 6.4 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Villa Rica and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 42.98 mi (69.17 km).

Villa Rica

#1 Villa Rica

City in Carroll and Douglas counties in the U.

Population16,795
Coordinates33.7320500, -84.9191100
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Temple Street (-84.919061, 33.732085)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.87 L · about $8.24
Round trip
$16.48
4.16 gal · 15.74 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.24 $16.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.21 $18.42
Premium $4.78 $9.94 $19.88
Diesel $5.62 $11.70 $23.40

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Villa Rica and Alpharetta. The current time is 22:29:58.

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.