How far is Alpharetta, GA from Douglas, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Douglas, GA is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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
230.82 mi
04h 39m
Flight
196.17 mi
315.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.17 mi
Kilometers
315.7 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.82 mi
Kilometers
371.47 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Fri, Apr 24, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-23T17:21
Arrive Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 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
115.5 mi
02h 19m
To Douglas
115.3 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 319, US 441: Dublin, McRae

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    28.5 mi · 39 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1687 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Continue on North Ocmulgee Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Ocmulgee Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    20.7 mi · 30 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Ashley Street

    90 m · 15 sec · East Ashley Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Madison Avenue

    82 m · 14 sec · South Madison Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Ward Street

    38 m · 4 sec · East Ward Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 29%
I 16 East
51.1 mi · 22%
North Ocmulgee Boulevard
23.8 mi · 10%
US 319
20 mi · 9%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 5%
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 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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
196.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 19m from Alpharetta
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Douglas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 115.5 miles from Alpharetta and 115.3 miles from Douglas.

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

The direct path is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 196.17 mi (315.7 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Douglas

City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States

Population11,612
Coordinates31.5088100, -82.8498700
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Douglas (-82.84987, 31.50881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.14 gal
30.83 L · about $32.24
Round trip
$64.49
16.28 gal · 61.66 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.7 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.24 $64.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.05 $72.10
Premium $4.78 $38.89 $77.79
Diesel $5.62 $45.78 $91.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Douglas. The current time is 17:21:26.

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.