Origin
Canton, GA
Night in Canton on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, GA to Alpharetta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
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
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Alpharetta, GA
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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.
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
·
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
·
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 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
9
Turn left onto Rucker Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Rucker Road
10
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rucker Road
11
Continue on Rucker Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rucker Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rucker Road
13
Continue on Rucker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rucker Road
14
Continue on Old Milton Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Marietta Street
Turn right onto East Marietta Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Archer Street
Turn right onto Archer Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Hickory Flat Highway
Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Rucker Road
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
17.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Rucker Road
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | $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
Night in Alpharetta on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
33% 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: 8.7 mi on Hickory Flat Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 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.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 19.1 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: 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Hickory Flat Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alpharetta, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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