Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Evening in Alpharetta on Sunday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Canton, GA
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpharetta, GA
Ramaz Bluashvili
Canton, GA
Ramaz Bluashvili
Trip Overview
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Canton, GA covers 19 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hickory Flat Highway, Arnold Mill Road, Rucker Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on Hickory Flat Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.5 miles from Alpharetta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 19 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hickory Flat Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9 / South Main Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Old Milton Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Rucker Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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GA 9 / South Main Street
Turn left onto GA 9 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Old Milton Parkway
Turn right onto Old Milton Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
4
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Rucker Road
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.3 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Rucker Road
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.8 mi into trip
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~7m in
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GA 140 / Houze Road
Turn right onto GA 140 / Houze Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Flat Highway | 11 mi | 18m |
| Arnold Mill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Rucker Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Marietta Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Houze Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Marietta Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hickory Flat Highway
— 11 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Canton, GA.
1
Start on Academy Street
139 ft
·
11 sec
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Academy Street
2
Turn left onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Old Milton Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Old Milton Parkway
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on Rucker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rucker Road
Use the none lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
75 ft
·
1 sec
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Rucker Road
6
Continue on Rucker Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Rucker Road
Use the none lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
107 ft
·
2 sec
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Rucker Road
8
Continue on Rucker Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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Rucker Road
Use the none lane.
9
Turn right onto GA 140
0.3 mi
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42 sec
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Houze Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on GA 140
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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Arnold Mill Road
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on GA 140
11 mi
·
18 min
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Hickory Flat Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto Marietta Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Marietta Road
13
Continue on West Marietta Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West Marietta Street
14
Turn right onto East Main Street
36 ft
·
0 sec
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East Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.5 miles from Alpharetta, GA, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.5 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canton, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alpharetta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alpharetta, GA
This is one driving day of about 19 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alpharetta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Hickory Flat Highway for about 11 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.5 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.5 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Canton, GA
The final approach into Canton, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Canton, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.04 one way
$6.08 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.78 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Canton, GA
Evening in Canton on Sunday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Cleveland, TN
10 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Canton, GA covers 19 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hickory Flat Highway, Arnold Mill Road, Rucker Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Alpharetta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Old Milton Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Rucker Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Alpharetta, GA to Canton, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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