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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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.33 mi
03h 52m
Flight
187.02 mi
300.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.02 mi
Kilometers
300.98 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.33 mi
Kilometers
332.06 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tifton
Tue, May 26, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Tue, May 26, 2:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-05-26T06:42
Arrive Tifton
Tue, May 26, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
103.3 mi
01h 56m
To Tifton
103 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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.

  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

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 2nd Street

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Love Avenue

    129 m · 10 sec · Love Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1068 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 5th Street East

    42 m · 3 sec · 5th Street East

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
93.3 mi · 45%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 33%
Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 5%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.83 mi · 3%
Downtown Connector
5.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
187 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 56m from Alpharetta
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Tifton

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

Population17,031
Coordinates31.4504600, -83.5085000
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Tifton (-83.5085, 31.45046)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.56 L · about $28.84
Round trip
$57.67
14.56 gal · 55.12 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Tifton. The current time is 06:42:24.

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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.