How far is Alpharetta, GA from Byron, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Byron, GA is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.73 mi
02h 18m
Flight
102.95 mi
165.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.95 mi
Kilometers
165.69 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.73 mi
Kilometers
191.08 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byron
Wed, Apr 29, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Wed, Apr 29, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-29T19:05
Arrive Byron
Wed, Apr 29, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Alpharetta
59.5 mi
01h 09m
To Byron
59.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 49: Byron, Fort Valley

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 540: Byron Welcome Center, Massee Lane Gardens, Fort Valley State University, Byron, Fort Valley

    1365 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2953 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1260 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 57%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 14%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 9%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 6%
Fall Line Freeway
6.4 mi · 5%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
01h 09m from Alpharetta
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alpharetta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Byron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Alpharetta and 59.3 miles from Byron.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.60 one way or $33.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alpharetta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Byron.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Byron. Straight-line distance: 102.95 mi (165.69 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Byron

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

Population5,274
Coordinates32.6537600, -83.7596300
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Byron (-83.75963, 32.65376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.86 L · about $16.60
Round trip
$33.19
8.38 gal · 31.72 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.60 $33.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.56 $37.12
Premium $4.78 $20.02 $40.04
Diesel $5.62 $23.56 $47.13

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Byron. The current time is 19:05:33.

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.