How far is Alpharetta, GA from Port Wentworth, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Port Wentworth, GA is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Port Wentworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Port Wentworth.
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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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
156.2 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Airport, Florence SC
1350 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Airways Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Airways Avenue
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Turn left onto Gulfstream Road
2 mi · 4 min · Gulfstream Road
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Continue on Crossgate Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Crossgate Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crossgate Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Port Wentworth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 16 East
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156 mi · 02h 48m
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 Port Wentworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Port Wentworth?
The road trip is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Alpharetta and 137.2 miles from Port Wentworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 6:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.34 one way or $76.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Port Wentworth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Port Wentworth. Straight-line distance: 224.8 mi (361.78 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 Port Wentworth
City in Chatham County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 9,812 |
| Coordinates | 32.1490900, -81.1631700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Wentworth (-81.16317, 32.14909)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $38.34 | $76.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.87 | $85.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.25 | $92.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $54.44 | $108.88 |
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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