How far is Alpharetta, GA from Walthourville, GA?

The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Walthourville, GA is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.43 mi
05h 20m
Flight
221.58 mi
356.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.58 mi
Kilometers
356.6 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.43 mi
Kilometers
428.77 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walthourville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM EDT
Return by in Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 18, 4:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpharetta
2026-04-18T06:07
Arrive Walthourville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 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
6:20 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
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Alpharetta
133.2 mi
02h 40m
To Walthourville
133.2 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 57: Stillmore, Reidsville

    2402 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Aline Road

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Aline Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    20.4 mi · 30 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Barnard Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Barnard Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    70 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    36 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    20.3 mi · 28 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Airport Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Oglethorpe Highway

    86 m · 11 sec · West Oglethorpe Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left

    33 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 16 East
97.5 mi · 37%
James Wendell George Parkway
67.1 mi · 25%
Main Street
20.4 mi · 8%
Aline Road
13.4 mi · 5%
Macon
12.3 mi · 5%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 16 East

Continue straight

96.4 mi · 01h 44m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 40m from Alpharetta
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Walthourville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Alpharetta and 133.2 miles from Walthourville.

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

The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 6:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.23 one way or $74.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alpharetta and Mostly Sunny near Walthourville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Walthourville. Straight-line distance: 221.58 mi (356.6 km).

Alpharetta

#1 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

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

#2 Walthourville

City in Liberty County, Georgia, United States of America

Population4,065
Coordinates31.7741000, -81.6326100
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Alpharetta (-84.29409, 34.07538)
End: Walthourville (-81.63261, 31.7741)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.59 L · about $37.23
Round trip
$74.47
18.8 gal · 71.18 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.23 $74.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.63 $83.27
Premium $4.78 $44.91 $89.83
Diesel $5.62 $52.87 $105.73

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpharetta and Walthourville. The current time is 06:07:51.

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.