How far is Alpharetta, GA from Skidaway Island, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Skidaway Island, GA is about 285.2 miles (459 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Laurens County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Skidaway Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Skidaway Island.
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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
162.5 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
668 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 516 East, US 80 East, US 17 South, GA 21 South: Lynes Parkway
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway
4 mi · 5 min · William F. Lynes Parkway
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Continue on West Derenne Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Derenne Avenue
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Turn right onto Waters Avenue
1010 ft · 17 sec · Waters Avenue
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Continue on Waters Drive
1285 ft · 22 sec · Waters Drive
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Continue on Waters Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Waters Avenue
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Continue on Whitefield Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue
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Continue on Diamond Causeway
4 mi · 6 min · Diamond Causeway
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Turn slight left
109 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Landings Way
1432 ft · 39 sec · Landings Way
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Turn left
94 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
148 m · 25 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Skidaway Island.
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
Continue straight
162 mi · 02h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Skidaway Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Skidaway Island?
The road trip is about 285.2 miles (459 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Alpharetta and 142.7 miles from Skidaway Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.85 one way or $79.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Skidaway Island.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Skidaway Island. Straight-line distance: 239.28 mi (385.09 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 Skidaway Island
Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia
| Population | 8,341 |
| Coordinates | 31.9349400, -81.0470500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skidaway Island (-81.04705, 31.93494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.56 | $89.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $48.07 | $96.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $56.58 | $113.15 |
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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