How far is Alpharetta, GA from Tifton, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Tifton, GA is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (301 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Tifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Tifton.
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Start on Academy Street
42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1750 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
937 ft · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
2314 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 13 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.8 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Love Avenue
129 m · 10 sec · Love Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1068 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street East
42 m · 3 sec · 5th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Tifton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fall Line Freeway
Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alpharetta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Tifton?
The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 103.3 miles from Alpharetta and 103 miles from Tifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187 miles (301 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.84 one way or $57.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alpharetta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tifton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Tifton. Straight-line distance: 187.02 mi (300.98 km).
#1 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tifton
City in and the county seat of Tift County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 17,031 |
| Coordinates | 31.4504600, -83.5085000 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tifton (-83.5085, 31.45046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $28.84 | $57.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.24 | $64.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.78 | $69.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.94 | $81.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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