How far is Alpharetta, GA from Centerville, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Centerville, GA is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
227.14 mi
04h 31m
Flight
196.63 mi
316.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.63 mi
Kilometers
316.45 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.14 mi
Kilometers
365.55 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 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
Hamilton
GA

City in Harris County, Georgia, United States

From Alpharetta
113.8 mi
02h 15m
To Centerville
113.4 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    50.5 mi · 55 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, GA 1 South, US 280 East, GA 520 East: Cusseta, Albany

    1259 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Victory Drive

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Victory Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    36.3 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    33.9 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Blvd Drive

    1864 ft · 51 sec · South Blvd Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Boulevard

    2573 ft · 1 min · South Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Lucile Road

    665 ft · 19 sec · Lucile Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lucile Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lucile Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lucile Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Lucile Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Damascus-Hilton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Damascus-Hilton Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Damascus-Hilton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Berry Highway
70.2 mi · 31%
I 85 South
55.5 mi · 24%
Chet Atkins Parkway
50.5 mi · 22%
Victory Drive
11.6 mi · 5%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 5%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery

55.5 mi · 01h 01m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
196.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
02h 15m from Alpharetta
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Alpharetta and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from Alpharetta and 113.4 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.73 one way or $63.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Alpharetta and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Centerville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 196.63 mi (316.45 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Centerville

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

Population8,001
Coordinates31.2749000, -84.8960400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Centerville (-84.89604, 31.2749)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.34 L · about $31.73
Round trip
$63.46
16.02 gal · 60.68 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.73 $63.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.48 $70.95
Premium $4.78 $38.27 $76.54
Diesel $5.62 $45.05 $90.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Centerville. The current time is 01:14:38.

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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.