How far is Alpharetta, GA from Eastman, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Eastman, GA is about 164 miles (264 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
164.02 mi
03h 21m
Flight
144.92 mi
233.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.92 mi
Kilometers
233.23 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.02 mi
Kilometers
263.97 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eastman
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 18, 12:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-18T06:06
Arrive Eastman
Sat, Apr 18, 9:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Alpharetta
82.1 mi
01h 40m
To Eastman
82 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Huber, Sgoda Road

    1411 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sgoda Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Sgoda Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cochran Short Route

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Cochran Short Route

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 87 Bypass North

    2554 ft · 40 sec · Highway 87 Bypass North

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Golden Isles Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Eastman Cochran Highway

    3039 ft · 47 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastman Cochran Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Eastman Cochran Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Eastman Cochran Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Eastman Cochran Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    102 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto College Street

    87 m · 13 sec · College Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 41%
Cochran Short Route
23.5 mi · 14%
Macon
12.3 mi · 7%
I 16 East
12.2 mi · 7%
Eastman Cochran Highway
11.8 mi · 7%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 7%
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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
144.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 40m from Alpharetta
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Eastman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164 miles (264 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Alpharetta and 82 miles from Eastman.

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

The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Eastman.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Eastman. Straight-line distance: 144.92 mi (233.23 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Eastman

City in Dodge County, Georgia, United States

Population5,096
Coordinates32.1976700, -83.1776500
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Eastman (-83.17765, 32.19767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.91 L · about $22.93
Round trip
$45.87
11.58 gal · 43.82 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.93 $45.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.64 $51.29
Premium $4.78 $27.66 $55.33
Diesel $5.62 $32.56 $65.13

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Eastman. The current time is 06:06:35.

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.