Road Trips from Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta is your launchpad for exploring Georgia, with options that range from quick half-day drives to longer weekend excursions. You've got a mix of terrain, from flat stretches to gently rolling hills, and many routes offer access to significant historical and natural areas. If you're looking for a short trip with a high drive score and park access, there are several options within two hours. For a more extended drive, you can reach destinations over 300 miles away, offering a full day on the road with a comfortable drive score.
Total Routes
14
Shortest
3.8h
With Parks Nearby
14
Full-day getaway
Lyons, GA
3h 59m203.7 mi one way
This 4-hour drive takes you 203.7 miles with a drive score of 8, utilizing mostly highway. You'll pass by Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area on your way. The terrain is mostly flat.
Vidalia, GA
3h 49m198 mi one way
This 3.8-hour route covers 198 miles, offering a mostly highway profile with a drive score of 8. It provides access to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. The terrain is predominantly flat.
Weekend trip
12 total in this range
Thomasville, GA
5h 7m251.1 mi one way
For a longer journey, this 5.1-hour drive spans 251.1 miles with a high drive score of 9. It's primarily a highway route with mostly flat terrain, and you'll have opportunities to visit sites like Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
Ocilla, GA
4h 6m212.4 mi one way
This 4.1-hour trip covers 212.4 miles, boasting a drive score of 9 on mostly highway roads. The terrain is mostly flat, and the route offers proximity to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
Folkston, GA
6h 7m313.4 mi one way
This is your longest drive, clocking in at 6.1 hours and 313.4 miles with a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, and the route provides access to major parks like Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. It's a significant commitment compared to shorter options.
Baxley, GA
4h 37m229 mi one way
Covering 229 miles over 4.6 hours, this trip uses mostly highway and has a drive score of 8. You’ll pass by Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. The terrain is mostly flat.
Glennville, GA
4h 43m240.9 mi one way
This 4.7-hour drive travels 240.9 miles on mostly highway, with a drive score of 8. It offers access to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The terrain is mostly flat.
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Thomasville, GA
5h 7m251.1 mi one way
Ocilla, GA
4h 6m212.4 mi one way
Folkston, GA
6h 7m313.4 mi one way
Baxley, GA
4h 37m229 mi one way
Thomasville, GA
5h 7m251.1 mi one way
Folkston, GA
6h 7m313.4 mi one way
Saint Simons Island, GA
6h 24m339.1 mi one way
Port Wentworth, GA
5h 9m274.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions across Georgia's varied terrain. The numerous parks nearby provide opportunities for enjoying blooming flora.
Summer
Summer drives are viable with mostly highway routes. Park access remains a strong feature for these warmer weather trips.
Fall
Fall is ideal for the gently rolling and flat terrains, with comfortable temperatures for driving and park visits.
Winter
Winter drives are well-suited to the mostly highway routes, offering efficient travel to destinations with available park access.
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