How far is Alpharetta, GA from Milledgeville, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Milledgeville, GA is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.58 mi
02h 31m
Flight
92.01 mi
148.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.01 mi
Kilometers
148.07 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.58 mi
Kilometers
192.44 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milledgeville
Sun, May 31, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sun, May 31, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-05-31T07:45
Arrive Milledgeville
Sun, May 31, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
9:30 PM EDT
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
Covington
GA

City and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States

From Alpharetta
59.8 mi
01h 15m
To Milledgeville
59.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Madison Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Madison Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Madison Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  22. 22

    Continue on James Marshall Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · James Marshall Bypass

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Milledgeville Road

    18.2 mi · 26 min · Milledgeville Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Street

    159 m · 17 sec · West Montgomery Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Clarke Street

    1089 ft · 39 sec · North Clarke Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Clarke Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 38%
Milledgeville Road
18.2 mi · 15%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi · 13%
Turner McDonald Parkway
9.07 mi · 8%
Eatonton Road
8.88 mi · 7%
Madison Road
7.13 mi · 6%
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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
01h 15m from Alpharetta
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alpharetta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milledgeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Alpharetta and 59.8 miles from Milledgeville.

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

The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.72 one way or $33.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alpharetta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milledgeville.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

54 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

76 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Milledgeville. Straight-line distance: 92.01 mi (148.07 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Milledgeville

County seat of Baldwin County, Georgia, United States

Population18,508
Coordinates33.0801400, -83.2321000
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Milledgeville (-83.2321, 33.08014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.97 L · about $16.72
Round trip
$33.43
8.44 gal · 31.94 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.72 $33.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.69 $37.38
Premium $4.78 $20.16 $40.33
Diesel $5.62 $23.73 $47.47

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Milledgeville. The current time is 07:45:31.

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.