How far is Alpharetta, GA from Pelham, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Pelham, GA is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.8 miles (328 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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
239.29 mi
04h 40m
Flight
203.81 mi
328 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.81 mi
Kilometers
328 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.29 mi
Kilometers
385.1 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelham
Sat, May 2, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sat, May 2, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-05-02T11:50
Arrive Pelham
Sat, May 2, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 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
119.9 mi
02h 20m
To Pelham
119.4 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Clark Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    2134 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Liberty Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward Liberty Expressway

    28.8 mi · 35 min · Liberty Expressway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Curry Street Northeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · Curry Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on East Railroad Street Northeast

    534 ft · 13 sec · East Railroad Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hand Avenue West

    96 m · 8 sec · Hand Avenue West

  23. 23

    Turn right

    53 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 28%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 24%
Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 15%
Liberty Expressway
33.1 mi · 14%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
203.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Byron
02h 20m from Alpharetta
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Alpharetta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pelham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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 119.9 miles from Alpharetta and 119.4 miles from Pelham.

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

The direct path is about 203.8 miles (328 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.43 one way or $66.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Alpharetta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pelham.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 203.81 mi (328 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Pelham

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

Population3,408
Coordinates31.1280200, -84.1530400
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Pelham (-84.15304, 31.12802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.96 L · about $33.43
Round trip
$66.86
16.88 gal · 63.92 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.43 $66.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.38 $74.76
Premium $4.78 $40.33 $80.65
Diesel $5.62 $47.47 $94.93

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Pelham. The current time is 11:50:20.

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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.