How far is Alpharetta, GA from Jefferson, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Jefferson, GA is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Gwinnett and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Jefferson.
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Start on Academy Street
42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1750 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
621 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Kimball Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kimball Bridge Road
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Continue on Kimball Bridge Road
158 m · 12 sec · Kimball Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Jones Bridge Road
2433 ft · 57 sec · Jones Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Sargent Road
2061 ft · 57 sec · Sargent Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sargent Road
19 m · 2 sec · Sargent Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road
1943 ft · 54 sec · Sargent Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road
1261 ft · 36 sec · Sargent Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sargent Road
25 m · 2 sec · Sargent Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sargent Road
1 km · 2 min · Sargent Road
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Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · McGinnis Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Northolt Parkway
3212 ft · 2 min · Northolt Parkway
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Turn right onto Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest
1929 ft · 48 sec · Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Northwest
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Turn left onto I 85 North: Suwanee
1606 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
2670 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
23.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129, GA 11: Gainesville, Jefferson
1692 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Old Pendergrass Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Pendergrass Road
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Turn slight right onto Washington Street
2113 ft · 44 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Gordon Street
126 m · 24 sec · Gordon Street
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Turn left
131 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Jefferson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
23.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Rest Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Alpharetta and 23.6 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Rest Haven
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rest Haven.
Gainesville
Peachtree Station
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 41.4 mi (66.62 km).
#1 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
City in Jackson County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 12,490 |
| Coordinates | 34.1170500, -83.5723900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-83.57239, 34.11705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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