How far is Alpharetta, GA from Nashville, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Nashville, GA is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.08 mi
04h 25m
Flight
207.25 mi
333.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.25 mi
Kilometers
333.54 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.08 mi
Kilometers
371.89 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 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
Byron
GA

City in Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Alpharetta
115.7 mi
02h 12m
To Nashville
115.4 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Southwell Boulevard

    1531 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwell Boulevard

    1137 ft · 34 sec · Southwell Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    21.8 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Marion Avenue

    999 ft · 36 sec · West Marion Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Davis Street

    23 m · 2 sec · North Davis Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Davis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
96.7 mi · 42%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 29%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 5%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

96.7 mi · 01h 44m

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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
207.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
02h 12m from Alpharetta
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Alpharetta and Partly Sunny near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.7 miles from Alpharetta and 115.4 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.28 one way or $64.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Alpharetta and Partly Sunny near Nashville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 207.25 mi (333.54 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Nashville

City in Berrien County, Georgia, United States

Population4,811
Coordinates31.2074200, -83.2501500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Nashville (-83.25015, 31.20742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.87 L · about $32.28
Round trip
$64.56
16.3 gal · 61.74 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.28 $64.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.10 $72.19
Premium $4.78 $38.94 $77.88
Diesel $5.62 $45.84 $91.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Nashville. The current time is 00:30:01.

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.