How far is Alpharetta, GA from Whitemarsh Island, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Whitemarsh Island, GA is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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 05h 21m.
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.
Human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Whitemarsh Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Whitemarsh Island.
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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 left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
163.9 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 37th Street, Abercorn Street
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Bee Road
1742 ft · 37 sec · Bee Road
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Turn left onto East Victory Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Victory Drive
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Turn right onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bradley Point Road
1332 ft · 1 min · Bradley Point Road
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Turn right onto Commodore Drive
1 km · 3 min · Commodore Drive
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Turn left
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Whitemarsh Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 16 East
Continue straight
164 mi · 02h 57m
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.
Clear leaving Alpharetta and Partly Cloudy near Whitemarsh Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Whitemarsh Island?
The road trip is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Alpharetta and 140.7 miles from Whitemarsh Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 6:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.29 one way or $78.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Alpharetta and Partly Cloudy near Whitemarsh Island.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Whitemarsh Island. Straight-line distance: 236.66 mi (380.86 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 Whitemarsh Island
Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia
| Population | 6,792 |
| Coordinates | 32.0288200, -81.0167800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitemarsh Island (-81.01678, 32.02882)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $39.29 | $78.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.94 | $87.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.40 | $94.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.79 | $111.58 |
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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