Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Late night in Alpharetta on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Kennesaw, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Kennesaw, GA
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Trip Overview
Alpharetta, GA to Kennesaw, GA is 24.2 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Highway 92, Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway, and East Crossville Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip that keeps you within the Southeast region and the state of Georgia. Expect a mixed drive profile, meaning you'll encounter both faster road sections and more local, slower-paced driving. It's a convenient local journey, perfect for a quick errand or connecting two familiar areas without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 92 | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| East Crossville Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Alpharetta Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Woodstock Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Chastain Road Northwest | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Big Shanty Drive Northwest | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 92
— 7.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Kennesaw, GA.
1
Start on Academy Street
139 ft
·
11 sec
·
Academy Street
2
Turn left onto GA 9
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Alpharetta Highway
4
Turn right onto GA 140
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mansell Road
5
Turn right onto GA 92
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Crossville Road
6
Continue on GA 92
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodstock Road
7
Continue on GA 92
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 92
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 575 South, GA 5 South: Marietta, Atlanta
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 575; GA 5
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 3
Toward Chastain Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
162 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Chastain Road, Kennesaw State University, Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Chastain Road Northwest
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Chastain Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on McCollum Parkway Northwest
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
McCollum Parkway Northwest
14
Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Shanty Drive Northwest
15
Turn left onto Cherokee Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cherokee Street Northwest
16
Continue on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — 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.
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the ramp toward I 575 South, GA 5 South: Marietta, Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 575 South, GA 5 South: Marietta, Atlan...
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Chastain Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Chastain Road
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Chastain Road, Kennesaw State University, Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Chastain Road, Kennesaw State University...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Kennesaw, GA
Late night in Kennesaw on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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
41m 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 route offers a mixed drive, with about 31% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches that allow for steady progress, including one segment of 7.3 miles on Highway 92 where you can maintain a consistent speed. As you travel, the road will transition between these quicker sections and more typical local road driving, requiring adjustments to your pace. The drive isn't a monotonous interstate experience, but rather a blend that reflects the local road network connecting these two Georgia towns.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Highway 92.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 24.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alpharetta, GA and Kennesaw, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta, Kennesaw State University and Southern Museum Of Civil War And Locomotive History.
Atlanta
16.8 mi in
|
~28m
Kennesaw State University
20.8 mi in
|
~33m
Southern Museum Of Civil War And Locomotive History
20.8 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on Highway 92. 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 Kennesaw, 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 16.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles (I 575; GA 5 / Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Kennesaw, 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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