Where is Milton, Georgia, USA?

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Where is Milton Located? - Milton is a city located in the Fulton County of Georgia, United States. Milton lies between 21.3490045 Degrees North latitudes and 157.7157309 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Milton, Georgia

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Where is Milton Located?

Milton is a city located in the Fulton County of Georgia, United States. Milton lies between 21.3490045 Degrees North latitudes and 157.7157309 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Milton city is 41296 people and the city has a total area of 38.54 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Milton, Georgia Quick Facts

Attribute Information
CityMilton
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
State CapitalAtlanta
US RegionSouth Atlantic
Latitude34.1323° N
Longitude84.3009° W
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Land Area38.49 sq mi
Water Area0.22 sq mi
Total Area38.71 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)41,296
Population DensityApproximately 1,073 per sq mi
ZIP Codes30004, 30009, 30040, 30075
Area Code470, 678, 770
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code13-51084
Congressional DistrictGeorgia's 6th and 7th Congressional Districts

Transportation and Connectivity in Milton

Category Information
Airport NameHartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA CodeATL
PortNot applicable
Major HighwaysGA 9, GA 140, GA 372, GA 400 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is Atlanta
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLimited regional transit; nearby MARTA connections in North Fulton
  • Georgia State Route 9 – Historic north–south highway connecting Milton with Alpharetta, Roswell, and Cumming.
  • Georgia State Route 140 – Crosses the city east–west, linking Milton with Roswell and Canton.
  • Georgia State Route 372 – Scenic route connecting Milton with Ball Ground and western Cherokee County.
  • Georgia State Route 400 – Major freeway east of the city providing access to Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Dahlonega.

Top Places to Visit in Milton, Georgia

Landmark Name Type
Bell Memorial ParkPark
Birmingham ParkNature Park
Providence ParkPark
The Manor Golf & Country ClubGolf Club
Champions Club of AtlantaGolf Club
Downtown CrabappleHistoric District
Little River FarmsEquestrian Center
Friendship Community ParkPark
Broadwell PavilionCommunity Landmark
Scottsdale Farms Garden CenterGarden Center

Driving Distances from Milton, Georgia to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
AlpharettaGeorgia615 minutes
RoswellGeorgia1020 minutes
CummingGeorgia1120 minutes
Johns CreekGeorgia1225 minutes
WoodstockGeorgia1730 minutes
MariettaGeorgia2335 minutes
Sandy SpringsGeorgia2135 minutes
AtlantaGeorgia3145 minutes
CantonGeorgia2030 minutes
GainesvilleGeorgia3645 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Milton, Georgia

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Georgia State University – Alpharetta CenterPublicUniversityUndergraduate and graduate programs
University of North Georgia – Cumming CampusPublicUniversityHigher education and workforce programs
Reinhardt University – North Fulton CenterPrivateUniversityAdult and professional education
Gwinnett Technical College – Alpharetta-North Fulton CampusPublicTechnical CollegeCareer and technical training
Kennesaw State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch and professional education

Waterbodies in Milton, Georgia

Big Creek, Little River, Long Indian Creek, Chicken Creek, Birmingham Creek, Allatoona Creek watershed, Chattahoochee River, Lake Windward.

Stadiums in Milton

Milton High School Eagles Stadium, Bell Memorial Park Athletic Complex, Northwestern Middle School Athletic Fields, Alpharetta High School Raider Stadium, Ameris Bank Amphitheatre.

Milton, Georgia — Key Historical Facts

  • Milton was incorporated as a city on December 1, 2006, after residents voted to create a new municipality from northern Fulton County.
  • The city was named after the former Milton County, which existed until it merged with Fulton County in 1932 during the Great Depression.
  • Much of Milton's landscape has remained rural, preserving horse farms, open spaces, and historic crossroads communities.
  • Downtown Crabapple has long served as the city's historic commercial center and continues to be a focal point for community events.
  • Milton consistently ranks among Georgia's fastest-growing communities while emphasizing land conservation and high quality of life.

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