Origin
Canton, GA
Evening in Canton on Sunday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, GA to Alpharetta, GA
Drive Time
34m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 32m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, GA
Ramaz Bluashvili
Alpharetta, GA
Ramaz Bluashvili
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Canton and Alpharetta, this 19.1-mile drive is a straightforward journey through the Southeast. Expect to spend about 34 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With fuel costs estimated around $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or weekend outing. You will navigate via Hickory Flat Highway, GA 140, and Rucker Road to complete the transit. Given the short duration and distance, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without worrying about fatigue. This route serves as a practical link between these two Georgia locations, keeping your travel time minimal.
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
9.6 miles from Canton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with a highway share of approximately 33 percent. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 8.7 miles on Hickory Flat Highway, which provides a steady pace before the route transitions. As you move from the initial roads toward the final destination, the character of the drive shifts from more open stretches to the local connectivity of Rucker Road. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Navigating these segments requires you to stay alert as the environment changes from the departure point toward Alpharetta.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Marietta Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (East Marietta Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Archer Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Hickory Flat Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Marietta Street
Turn right onto East Marietta Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Archer Street
Turn right onto Archer Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Hickory Flat Highway
Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
15.3 mi into trip
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~26m in
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Rucker Road
Turn left onto Rucker Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
16.8 mi into trip
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~29m in
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Rucker Road
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Flat Highway | 8.7 mi | 14m |
| GA 140 | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Rucker Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Marietta Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Houze Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Marietta Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hickory Flat Highway
— 8.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on East Main Street
275 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Marietta Street
316 ft
·
16 sec
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East Marietta Street
3
Turn right onto Archer Street
307 ft
·
15 sec
·
Archer Street
4
Turn slight left onto West Marietta Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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West Marietta Street
5
Continue on Marietta Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Marietta Road
6
Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
8.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Hickory Flat Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on GA 140
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
GA 140
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 140
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Houze Road
Use the none lane.
9
Turn left onto Rucker Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Rucker Road
Use the none lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rucker Road
11
Continue on Rucker Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rucker Road
Use the none lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rucker Road
13
Continue on Rucker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rucker Road
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on Old Milton Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the none lane.
15
Turn left onto GA 9
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
17
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Trip Plan
Because this drive is only 34 minutes long, you can easily work it into any part of your day without needing a rigid itinerary. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, as you do not need to factor in complex rest stops or long-haul planning. To ensure the smoothest transit, check traffic conditions on Hickory Flat Highway before you depart, as it is the backbone of your journey. Since you will only spend about $3 on fuel, you can focus your budget elsewhere during your time in Alpharetta. Keep your pace steady throughout the 19.1-mile stretch to make the most of this efficient Southeast connection.
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 9.6 miles from Canton, GA, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.7 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 19.1 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.6 miles or 16m 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 Alpharetta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Canton, 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 Canton, GA
This is one driving day of about 19.1 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Canton, 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 8.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.6 mi from Canton, GA · 16m 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 19.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.6 miles from Canton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alpharetta, GA
The final approach into Alpharetta, 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 Alpharetta, 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
$3.06 one way
$6.11 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.78 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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: 6.7 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 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $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
Alpharetta, GA
Evening in Alpharetta on Sunday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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 Canton, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 19.1 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hickory Flat Highway, GA 140, Rucker Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from Canton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.06 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 19.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (East Marietta Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Archer Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Hickory Flat Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Canton, GA to Alpharetta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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