Alpharetta to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

341.3 miles 549.2 km · straight line
391 miles actual route 629.3 km · driving distance
7h 45min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Alpharetta from Raleigh?

The distance from Alpharetta to Raleigh is 341.3 miles (549.2 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Alpharetta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Alpharetta in Georgia and Raleigh in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alpharetta and Raleigh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alpharetta to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 45min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 18min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 22min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alpharetta & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Alpharetta
34.08°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
347m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM