How far is Alpharetta, GA from Jesup, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Jesup, GA is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
259.24 mi
05h 18m
Flight
220.44 mi
354.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.44 mi
Kilometers
354.77 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.24 mi
Kilometers
417.2 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jesup
Sun, Apr 12, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Mon, Apr 13, 3:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-12T16:59
Arrive Jesup
Sun, Apr 12, 10:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 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
6:24 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
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Alpharetta
129.7 mi
02h 39m
To Jesup
129.6 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

    1785 ft · 32 sec · West Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    94 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Cedar Crossing Road

    10.4 mi · 22 min · Cedar Crossing Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Plant Hatch Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Parker Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Parker Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway East

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Golden Isles Highway East

  27. 27

    Continue on Odum Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Odum Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Odum Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Odum Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on West Cherry Street

    2038 ft · 41 sec · West Cherry Street

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward West Cherry Street

    746 ft · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto West Cherry Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cherry Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 26%
I 16 East
66.7 mi · 26%
Odum Highway
13.1 mi · 5%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Golden Isles Highway East
11.6 mi · 4%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

65.6 mi · 01h 11m

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
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
220.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 39m from Alpharetta
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Jesup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Alpharetta and 129.6 miles from Jesup.

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

The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Jesup.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Jesup. Straight-line distance: 220.44 mi (354.77 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Jesup

County seat of Wayne County, Georgia, United States

Population9,847
Coordinates31.6078500, -81.8863400
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Jesup (-81.88634, 31.60785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.63 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.49
18.3 gal · 69.26 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.24 $72.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.53 $81.05
Premium $4.78 $43.72 $87.44
Diesel $5.62 $51.46 $102.92

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Jesup. The current time is 16:59:23.

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.