How far is Alpharetta, GA from Thomaston, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Thomaston, GA is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.09 mi
02h 07m
Flight
82.05 mi
132.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.05 mi
Kilometers
132.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.09 mi
Kilometers
144.98 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomaston
Thu, Apr 30, 2:17 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 30, 4:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-30T12:10
Arrive Thomaston
Thu, Apr 30, 2:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Irondale
GA

Town in Alabama, United States

From Alpharetta
45.1 mi
01h 03m
To Thomaston
45 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19, US 41, GA 3: Griffin, Jonesboro

    2327 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Tara Boulevard

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Tara Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward Zebulon, Thomaston

    113 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Fayetteville Street

    19 mi · 29 min · Fayetteville Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Gordon Street

    91 m · 15 sec · West Gordon Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    92 m · 15 sec · South Center Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tara Boulevard
28.1 mi · 31%
Fayetteville Street
19 mi · 21%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 12%
James Wendell George Parkway
9.99 mi · 11%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 8%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Street

Continue on Fayetteville Street

19 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irondale
01h 03m from Alpharetta
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thomaston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Alpharetta and 45 miles from Thomaston.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Alpharetta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thomaston.

Stop Ideas Near Irondale

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

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

RAIL

Peachtree Station

36 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

102 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Thomaston. Straight-line distance: 82.05 mi (132.04 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Thomaston

City in Upson County, Georgia, United States of America

Population8,770
Coordinates32.8881900, -84.3265900
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Thomaston (-84.32659, 32.88819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.03 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.36 gal · 24.06 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.08 $28.17
Premium $4.78 $15.19 $30.39
Diesel $5.62 $17.88 $35.77

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Thomaston. The current time is 12:10:37.

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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.