Origin
Walthourville, GA
Night in Walthourville on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walthourville, 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
5h 20m
Distance
265.5 mi
427 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 7m
★
6 AM
5h 21m
8 AM
5h 47m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 46m
8 PM
5h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walthourville, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
Walthourville, GA to Alpharetta, GA is 265.5 miles and takes about 5h 20m via Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I-75, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, taking you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. Expect a fairly efficient trip with most of your mileage on major roads.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.8 miles from Walthourville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 87.6 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 75 | 84.9 mi | 1h 35m |
| GA Hwy 196 | 20.1 mi | 27m |
| Earl Kemp Road | 19.2 mi | 26m |
| Romie Waters Highway | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 11 mi | 13m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| West Brazell Street | 6.5 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
— 87.6 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walthourville, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
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Start on this road
119 ft
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10 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right
241 ft
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21 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto GA 119
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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Airport Road
4
Turn left onto GA 196
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Elma G. Miles Parkway
5
Continue on GA 196
20 mi
·
27 min
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GA Hwy 196
6
Enter roundabout onto US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
39 ft
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0 sec
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US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
7
Continue on US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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US 25; US 301; GA 23; GA 57
8
Turn left onto GA 23; GA 57; GA 144
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Barnard Street
9
Continue on GA 23; GA 57
12 mi
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17 min
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Romie Waters Highway
10
Continue on GA 23; GA 57; GA 121
1.3 mi
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2 min
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South Main Street
11
Turn left onto US 280; GA 30
6.5 mi
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9 min
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West Brazell Street
12
Turn right onto GA 86
19 mi
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26 min
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Earl Kemp Road
13
Continue on US 1; GA 4
2.5 mi
·
2 min
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Harrington Street
14
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
15
Merge onto I 16
88 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
16
Continue on I 16; GA 540
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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Fall Line Freeway
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Merge onto I 75
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
21
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on GA 400
11 mi
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13 min
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Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 9
Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Haynes Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto GA 120
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
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South Main Street
27
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
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3 sec
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Academy Street
28
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 20m estimated duration, leaving Walthourville in the morning should allow you to reach Alpharetta comfortably before evening. With only one recommended stop and 81% of the drive on highways, you can maintain a steady pace. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $42, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially during the longer 87.6-mile stretch on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. This drive is well within the capabilities of a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.8 miles from Walthourville, GA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.8 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alpharetta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Walthourville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Walthourville, GA
This is one driving day of about 265.5 miles and 5h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Walthourville, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 87.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.8 miles from Walthourville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 263.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
157.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
8
219.9 mi into trip
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~4h 21m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
9
245.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 53m in
|
GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
8
263.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 16m in
Take the exit toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.52 one way
$83.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $45.40 | $90.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $49.14 | $98.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.62 | $117.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.88 | $12.74 |
| Efficient EV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.23 | $10.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.2 | 1 | $37.17 | $16.99 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 155.6
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 238
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
$5
near mile 256.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 81% of your journey on major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 87.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, offering a substantial portion of uninterrupted driving. The progression will likely feel like a gradual shift from more localized roads onto the interstate system. Prepare for consistent highway speeds for the majority of this 265.5-mile trip.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.6 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 265.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 157.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 219.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Walthourville, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.
Birmingham
219.9 mi in
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~4h 21m
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via I 75
Cumming
245.4 mi in
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~4h 53m
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via GA 400
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 20m. Total distance: 265.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.6 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Alpharetta, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 157.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 219.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Alpharetta, GA before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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