What day trips can I take from Alpharetta?

Good day trips from Alpharetta (roughly under 100 miles) include Roswell, Johns Creek, Brookhaven, Marietta — close enough to visit and return in a day.

Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Alpharetta?

For an overnight or weekend trip from Alpharetta, consider Warner Robins — far enough to feel like a change of scene but still an easy hop.

How do I get from Alpharetta to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Alpharetta

Cities near Alpharetta, Georgia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Roswell, Johns Creek, Brookhaven. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Alpharetta, Georgia is Roswell, about 5 mi (9 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
Roswell	5 mi / 9 km	18 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Johns Creek	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Brookhaven	15 mi / 25 km	29 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Marietta	17 mi / 27 km	33 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Atlanta	23 mi / 37 km	45 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Stonecrest	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Athens	53 mi / 85 km	1 hr 35 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
East Chattanooga	87 mi / 141 km	2 hr 2 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Macon	93 mi / 150 km	2 hr 10 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Warner Robins	108 mi / 174 km	2 hr 31 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight

Day trips from Alpharetta

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Roswell, Johns Creek, Brookhaven, Marietta, Atlanta. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Alpharetta

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Warner Robins. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Alpharetta include Roswell, Johns Creek, Brookhaven, Marietta, Atlanta. The closest is Roswell, about 5 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

Cities Near Alpharetta

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