How far is Alpharetta, GA from Washington, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Washington, GA is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Washington.
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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
3.9 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway
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Continue on State Bridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · State Bridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on State Bridge Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Bridge Road
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Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Turn left onto Howell Ferry Road
1146 ft · 41 sec · Howell Ferry Road
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Continue on McClure Bridge Road
2854 ft · 1 min · McClure Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lawrenceville Street
39 m · 4 sec · West Lawrenceville Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lawrenceville Street
2791 ft · 1 min · West Lawrenceville Street
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Continue on Duluth Highway
8.2 mi · 13 min · Duluth Highway
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Take the ramp left toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder
1287 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
34.2 mi · 42 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 78 East, GA 10 Loop Outer: University of Georgia, Lexington, Hartwell
2238 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop 10
6.2 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78, GA 10: Oconee Street, Lexington Road
2034 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Highway
1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway
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Continue on Lexington Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Athens Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Washington Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
14.5 mi · 17 min · Lexington Road
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Turn right onto North Mercer Street
3063 ft · 1 min · North Mercer Street
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Turn left onto West Robert Toombs Avenue
2886 ft · 58 sec · West Robert Toombs Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Robert Toombs Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Washington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
University Parkway
Merge slight left onto University Parkway
34.2 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Washington?
The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Alpharetta and 51.4 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alpharetta and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Washington. Straight-line distance: 92.17 mi (148.34 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 Washington
City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,907 |
| Coordinates | 33.7367900, -82.7393100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-82.73931, 33.73679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.30 | $34.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
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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