How far is Alpharetta, GA from Americus, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Americus, GA is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.52 mi
03h 27m
Flight
138.44 mi
222.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.44 mi
Kilometers
222.8 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.52 mi
Kilometers
248.67 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Americus
Wed, Apr 15, 5:50 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Wed, Apr 15, 9:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-15T14:23
Arrive Americus
Wed, Apr 15, 5:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Meansville
GA

Human settlement in Pike County, Georgia, United States of America

From Alpharetta
77.4 mi
01h 43m
To Americus
77.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Americus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Americus.

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Street

    42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1750 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    937 ft · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

    2314 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 13 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Connector

    5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro

    2327 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Tara Boulevard

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Tara Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward Zebulon, Thomaston

    113 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Fayetteville Street

    20.1 mi · 31 min · Fayetteville Street

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Center Street

    1307 ft · 25 sec · South Center Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Church Street

    12.2 mi · 15 min · South Church Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    35.6 mi · 43 min

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    12.6 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Parkview Place

    67 m · 6 sec · Parkview Place

  25. 25

    Continue on McGarrah Street

    1326 ft · 41 sec · McGarrah Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Jr Campbell Street

    763 ft · 23 sec · Jr Campbell Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lee Street

    1697 ft · 38 sec · North Lee Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Americus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
62.4 mi · 40%
Tara Boulevard
28.1 mi · 18%
Fayetteville Street
20.1 mi · 13%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 7%
James Wendell George Parkway
9.99 mi · 6%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Church Street

Continue straight

35.6 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meansville
01h 43m from Alpharetta
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Americus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Americus?

The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Meansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Alpharetta and 77.1 miles from Americus.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny near Americus.

Stop Ideas Near Meansville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Meansville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meansville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

84 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Americus. Straight-line distance: 138.44 mi (222.8 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Americus

#2 Americus

City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

Population14,987
Coordinates32.0723900, -84.2326900
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Americus (-84.23269, 32.07239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.64 L · about $21.59
Round trip
$43.17
10.9 gal · 41.28 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.59 $43.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.14 $48.28
Premium $4.78 $26.04 $52.08
Diesel $5.62 $30.65 $61.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Americus. The current time is 14:23:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.