Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Late night in Alpharetta on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Canton, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
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
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Canton, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Alpharetta to Canton, Georgia, you are in for a quick 19-mile journey. Expect to spend about 33 minutes behind the wheel for this straightforward Southeast connection. Because the entire trip is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight lodging or complex itineraries. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is a highly efficient way to navigate between these two Georgia communities. This route is ideal for those who prefer local roads over long-haul interstate travel.
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
·
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
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the straight / slight left / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on Rucker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rucker Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rucker Road
6
Continue on Rucker Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rucker Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rucker Road
8
Continue on Rucker Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Rucker Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto GA 140
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houze Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on GA 140
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Arnold Mill Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on GA 140
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Hickory Flat Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto Marietta Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Marietta Road
13
Continue on West Marietta Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Marietta Street
14
Turn right onto East Main Street
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
|
~0m in
|
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
|
~3m in
|
Rucker Road
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Rucker Road
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
GA 140 / Houze Road
Turn right onto GA 140 / Houze Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Late night in Canton on Tuesday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 19-mile path is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul. You will spend very little time on high-speed roads, with a highway share of only 4 percent. Instead, you'll navigate a mix of Hickory Flat Highway, Arnold Mill Road, and Rucker Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11-mile run along Hickory Flat Highway, which serves as the core of your trip. Prepare for a more technical, winding experience as you move through these local corridors.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Hickory Flat Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 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.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19 miles you will encounter 8 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on Hickory Flat Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Canton, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Canton, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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