How far is Alpharetta, GA from Jefferson, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Jefferson, GA is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.49 mi
01h 57m
Flight
71.11 mi
114.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.11 mi
Kilometers
114.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.49 mi
Kilometers
152.07 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Fri, Nov 6, 4:38 PM EST
Return by in Alpharetta
Fri, Nov 6, 6:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Jefferson
Fri, Nov 6, 4:38 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
9:30 PM EST
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
Conyers
GA

City in Rockdale County, Georgia, United States

From Alpharetta
47.2 mi
00h 58m
To Jefferson
47.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  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

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham

    1 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    1192 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129, US 441: Madison, Eatonton

    1925 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Eatonton Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Eatonton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Madison Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Madison Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harmony Road Northeast

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Harmony Road Northeast

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harmony Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 48%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 16%
Turner McDonald Parkway
9.07 mi · 10%
Eatonton Road
8.88 mi · 9%
Harmony Road Northeast
4.17 mi · 4%
Madison Road
2.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
71.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyers
00h 58m from Alpharetta
Leave By
2:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Alpharetta and Partly 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 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Conyers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Alpharetta and 47.3 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Alpharetta and Partly Sunny near Jefferson.

Stop Ideas Near Conyers

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

38 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

71 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

119 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 71.11 mi (114.44 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jefferson

Jefferson is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.4493000, -83.3115500
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Jefferson (-83.31155, 33.4493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.62 L · about $11.79
Round trip
$23.59
6.66 gal · 25.24 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.54 $11.79 $23.59
Mid-grade $4.04 $13.45 $26.89
Premium $4.48 $14.91 $29.82
Diesel $5.66 $18.85 $37.70

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Jefferson. The current time is 14:40:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.