How far is Alpharetta, GA from Baxley, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Baxley, GA is about 229 miles (368.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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
229.04 mi
04h 37m
Flight
194.73 mi
313.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.73 mi
Kilometers
313.38 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.04 mi
Kilometers
368.6 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baxley
Sat, Apr 11, 5:10 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 11, 9:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-11T12:33
Arrive Baxley
Sat, Apr 11, 5:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Alpharetta
114.6 mi
02h 18m
To Baxley
114.5 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    94 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Cedar Crossing Road

    10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Plant Hatch Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Parker Street

    19 m · 2 sec · East Parker Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Parker Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 29%
I 16 East
66.7 mi · 29%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 5%
Cedar Crossing Road
10.4 mi · 5%
Plant Hatch Parkway
9.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

65.6 mi · 01h 11m

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
194.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 18m from Alpharetta
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Baxley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229 miles (368.6 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Alpharetta and 114.5 miles from Baxley.

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

The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.00 one way or $64.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Baxley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Baxley. Straight-line distance: 194.73 mi (313.38 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Baxley

County seat of Appling County, Georgia, United States

Population4,652
Coordinates31.7782500, -82.3484600
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Baxley (-82.34846, 31.77825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.08 gal
30.59 L · about $32.00
Round trip
$64.01
16.16 gal · 61.18 L
Estimated CO2
71.8 kg one way
Round trip: 143.6 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.00 $64.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.79 $71.57
Premium $4.78 $38.61 $77.21
Diesel $5.62 $45.44 $90.88

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Baxley. The current time is 12:33:31.

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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.