How far is Alpharetta, GA from Richmond Hill, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Richmond Hill, GA is about 275.9 miles (444 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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
275.89 mi
05h 07m
Flight
227.64 mi
366.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.64 mi
Kilometers
366.35 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.89 mi
Kilometers
444.01 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-18T05:21
Arrive Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Alpharetta
137.9 mi
02h 33m
To Richmond Hill
138 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Richmond Hill.

  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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Brunswick, Jacksonville

    2418 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 144: Fort Stewart, Richmond Hill

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    90 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    109 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ford Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · Ford Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Ford Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Ford Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ford Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
157 mi · 57%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 24%
Macon
12.3 mi · 4%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 4%
I 95 South
9.21 mi · 3%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

156 mi · 02h 48m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
227.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 33m from Alpharetta
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Richmond Hill?

The road trip is about 275.9 miles (444 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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 137.9 miles from Alpharetta and 138 miles from Richmond Hill.

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

The direct path is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.54 one way or $77.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Richmond Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Richmond Hill. Straight-line distance: 227.64 mi (366.35 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Richmond Hill

#2 Richmond Hill

City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States

Population14,408
Coordinates31.9382700, -81.3034400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Richmond Hill (-81.30344, 31.93827)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.85 L · about $38.54
Round trip
$77.08
19.46 gal · 73.7 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.54 $77.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.09 $86.19
Premium $4.78 $46.49 $92.98
Diesel $5.62 $54.72 $109.44

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Richmond Hill. The current time is 05:21:31.

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.