How far is Alpharetta, GA from Thomasville, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Thomasville, GA is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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
251.07 mi
05h 07m
Flight
224.53 mi
361.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.53 mi
Kilometers
361.35 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.07 mi
Kilometers
404.06 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomasville
Sat, Apr 25, 1:43 PM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 25, 6:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-25T08:35
Arrive Thomasville
Sat, Apr 25, 1:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:44 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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Alpharetta
125.8 mi
02h 33m
To Thomasville
125.3 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

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

    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 right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany

    1718 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Cordele, Tifton

    1360 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Tifton

    22 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    26.4 mi · 36 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 24 sec · East Pine Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Isabella Street

    9.8 mi · 14 min · South Isabella Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    100 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Thigpen Trail

    19.3 mi · 26 min · Thigpen Trail

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 21 min

  28. 28

    Continue on County Line Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Line Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Glenwood Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Drive

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Crawford Street

    154 m · 22 sec · South Crawford Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Remington Avenue

    116 m · 9 sec · Remington Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Remington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 27%
Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 23%
Thigpen Trail
34.9 mi · 14%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 6%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 4%
South Isabella Street
9.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
224.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 33m from Alpharetta
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alpharetta and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 251.1 miles (404.1 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Alpharetta and 125.3 miles from Thomasville.

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

The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.09 one way or $70.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Alpharetta and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Thomasville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 224.53 mi (361.35 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 Thomasville

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

Population18,742
Coordinates30.8365800, -83.9787800
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Thomasville (-83.97878, 30.83658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.54 L · about $35.09
Round trip
$70.19
17.72 gal · 67.08 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.09 $70.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.24 $78.48
Premium $4.78 $42.33 $84.67
Diesel $5.62 $49.83 $99.66

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Thomasville. The current time is 08:35:20.

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.