How far is Alpharetta, GA from Lakeland, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Lakeland, GA is about 251 miles (403.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Lakeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Lakeland.
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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
937 ft · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2314 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 13 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
116.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 37: Adel, Moultrie, Nashville
1945 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GA 37 East: Adel, Nashville
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight left onto West 4th Street
23.1 mi · 34 min · West 4th Street
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
126 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Lakeland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
116 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Lakeland?
The road trip is about 251 miles (403.9 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from Alpharetta and 125.3 miles from Lakeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.09 one way or $70.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Lakeland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Lakeland. Straight-line distance: 221.34 mi (356.21 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 Lakeland
City in Lanier County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,342 |
| Coordinates | 31.0410400, -83.0751500 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeland (-83.07515, 31.04104)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $35.09 | $70.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.24 | $78.48 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.33 | $84.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.83 | $99.66 |
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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