How far is Alpharetta, GA from Thomasville, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Thomasville, GA is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.6 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.32 mi
42.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.32 mi
Kilometers
42.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.6 mi
Kilometers
49.25 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomasville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-19T03:16
Arrive Thomasville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alpharetta
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Atlanta
GA

A neighborhood in the city of Atlanta, Georgia.

From Alpharetta
15.3 mi
00h 21m
To Thomasville
15.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 3 min · Downtown Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 10 East: John Lewis, Freedom Parkway, Carter Center

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast

    690 ft · 17 sec · John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Boulevard Northeast

    2194 ft · 55 sec · Boulevard Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Boulevard Southeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Boulevard Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McDonough Boulevard Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · McDonough Boulevard Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    72 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Moreland Avenue Southeast

    2429 ft · 46 sec · Moreland Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moreland Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 36%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 22%
Northeast Expressway
2.94 mi · 10%
Boulevard Southeast
2.86 mi · 9%
Downtown Connector
1.96 mi · 6%
McDonough Boulevard Southeast
1.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

11 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Atlanta
00h 21m from Alpharetta
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Alpharetta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thomasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Alpharetta and 15.3 miles from Thomasville.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Alpharetta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Thomasville.

Stop Ideas Near North Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9.2 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Atlanta.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

9 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

66 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.35 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Thomasville

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population18,493
Coordinates33.6973300, -84.3496500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Thomasville (-84.34965, 33.69733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.56
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.28 $8.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.78 $5.16 $10.32
Diesel $5.62 $6.07 $12.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Thomasville. The current time is 03:16:29.

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.