How far is Alpharetta, GA from Soperton, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Soperton, GA is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
180.81 mi
03h 27m
Flight
153.1 mi
246.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.1 mi
Kilometers
246.39 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.81 mi
Kilometers
290.98 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Soperton
Thu, Apr 16, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 16, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-16T04:46
Arrive Soperton
Thu, Apr 16, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 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
Forsyth
GA

Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River

From Alpharetta
90.4 mi
01h 43m
To Soperton
90.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    57 m · 5 sec · South 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 37%
I 16 East
66.7 mi · 37%
Macon
12.3 mi · 7%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 6%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 4%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

65.6 mi · 01h 11m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
153.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forsyth
01h 43m from Alpharetta
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Soperton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Alpharetta and 90.4 miles from Soperton.

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

The direct path is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.27 one way or $50.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny near Soperton.

Stop Ideas Near Forsyth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forsyth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forsyth.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

95 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Soperton. Straight-line distance: 153.1 mi (246.39 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Soperton

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,101
Coordinates32.3771200, -82.5923600
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Soperton (-82.59236, 32.37712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.38 gal
24.15 L · about $25.27
Round trip
$50.54
12.76 gal · 48.3 L
Estimated CO2
56.7 kg one way
Round trip: 113.4 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.27 $50.54
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.26 $56.51
Premium $4.78 $30.48 $60.97
Diesel $5.62 $35.88 $71.76

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Soperton. The current time is 04:46:29.

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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.