How far is Alpharetta, GA from Swainsboro, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Swainsboro, GA is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.08 mi
03h 55m
Flight
152.42 mi
245.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.42 mi
Kilometers
245.29 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.08 mi
Kilometers
326.82 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swainsboro
Thu, Apr 16, 7:20 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 16, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-16T03:25
Arrive Swainsboro
Thu, Apr 16, 7:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Alpharetta
101.5 mi
01h 57m
To Swainsboro
101.5 mi
01h 57m

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
90°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 Swainsboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221, GA 56: Soperton, Swainsboro

    1670 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · West Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
77.3 mi · 38%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 33%
Macon
12.3 mi · 6%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 5%
West Street
7.38 mi · 4%
US 221
7.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

76.2 mi · 01h 22m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 57m from Alpharetta
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Swainsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Alpharetta and 101.5 miles from Swainsboro.

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

The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Swainsboro. Straight-line distance: 152.42 mi (245.29 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Swainsboro

City in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

Population7,491
Coordinates32.5973900, -82.3337400
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Swainsboro (-82.33374, 32.59739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.13 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.80
14.34 gal · 54.26 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.40 $56.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.76 $63.51
Premium $4.78 $34.26 $68.52
Diesel $5.62 $40.32 $80.65

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 Swainsboro. The current time is 03:25:06.

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.