How far is Vinings, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Vinings, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.15 mi
00h 29m
Flight
17.52 mi
28.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.52 mi
Kilometers
28.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.15 mi
Kilometers
35.65 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 PM EDT
Return by in Vinings
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vinings
2026-04-23T11:38
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vinings
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dunwoody
GA

Town in DeKalb County, Georgia, USA

From Vinings
11.1 mi
00h 14m
To Alpharetta
11.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cochise Drive Southeast

    77 m · 13 sec · Cochise Drive Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paces Ferry Road Southeast

    826 ft · 26 sec · Paces Ferry Road Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Paces Mill Road Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Paces Mill Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cobb Parkway South

    1962 ft · 48 sec · Cobb Parkway South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cumberland Boulevard Southeast

    2045 ft · 58 sec · Cumberland Boulevard Southeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North

    784 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 400 North

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vinings and Alpharetta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
9.39 mi · 42%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
4.46 mi · 20%
GA 400 North
2.25 mi · 10%
Haynes Bridge Road
1.28 mi · 6%
US 19 North
1.22 mi · 5%
I 285 East
1.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

9.12 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunwoody
00h 14m from Vinings
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vinings and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Dunwoody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Vinings and 11.1 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vinings and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Dunwoody

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 Dunwoody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 13.5 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 13.5 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

17 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

116 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vinings and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 17.52 mi (28.19 km).

Vinings

#1 Vinings

Census designated place in the U.

Population9,734
Coordinates33.8648300, -84.4643700
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Cochise Drive Southeast (-84.464233, 33.864604)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.96 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.56 gal · 5.92 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.45 $6.91
Premium $4.78 $3.73 $7.45
Diesel $5.62 $4.39 $8.77

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 Vinings and Alpharetta. The current time is 11:38:08.

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.