How far is Alpharetta, GA from St. Marys, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to St. Marys, GA is about 368.1 miles (592.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
368.13 mi
06h 50m
Flight
281.22 mi
452.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.22 mi
Kilometers
452.58 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.13 mi
Kilometers
592.44 km
Drive Time
06h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Marys
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-23T05:42
Arrive St. Marys
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:51 PM to 2:21 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Soperton
GA

City in Treutlen County, Georgia, United States of America

From Alpharetta
184.1 mi
03h 25m
To St. Marys
184 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and St. Marys.

  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

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 40: Kingsland, St Marys

    1675 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East King Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East King Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Kingsland Saint Marys Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Kingsland Saint Marys Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Osborne Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Osborne Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Hall Street

    24 m · 3 sec · West Hall Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hall Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
157 mi · 43%
I 95 South
95 mi · 26%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 18%
Macon
12.3 mi · 3%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.9 mi
281.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Soperton
03h 25m from Alpharetta
Leave By
10:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near St. Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to St. Marys?

The road trip is about 368.1 miles (592.4 km) and usually takes 06h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Soperton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.1 miles from Alpharetta and 184 miles from St. Marys.

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

The direct path is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.45 one way or $102.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny near St. Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Soperton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Soperton, 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 Soperton.

RAIL

Jesup

109 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and St. Marys. Straight-line distance: 281.22 mi (452.58 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
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#2 St. Marys

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

Population17,968
Coordinates30.7305100, -81.5464900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: St. Marys (-81.54649, 30.73051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 592 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.99 gal
49.17 L · about $51.45
Round trip
$102.91
25.98 gal · 98.34 L
Estimated CO2
115.4 kg one way
Round trip: 230.9 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $51.45 $102.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $57.53 $115.07
Premium $4.78 $62.07 $124.13
Diesel $5.62 $73.06 $146.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and St. Marys. The current time is 05:42:07.

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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.