How far is Americus, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Americus, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.54 mi
03h 00m
Flight
138.44 mi
222.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.44 mi
Kilometers
222.8 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.54 mi
Kilometers
250.31 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Americus
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Americus
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Americus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Meansville
GA

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

From Americus
77.5 mi
01h 30m
To Alpharetta
78 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lee Street

    1697 ft · 44 sec · North Lee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jr Campbell Street

    763 ft · 24 sec · Jr Campbell Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McGarrah Street

    1326 ft · 37 sec · McGarrah Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward McGarrah Street

    130 m · 12 sec · McGarrah Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Martin Luther King Boulevard

    12.5 mi · 16 min · North Martin Luther King Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Continue on South Broad Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Poplar Street

    11.3 mi · 13 min · North Poplar Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    2483 ft · 55 sec · North Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Church Street

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North Church Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Griffin Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Zebulon Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Zebulon Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Tara Boulevard

    2286 ft · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward I 75 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Martin Luther King Boulevard
34.9 mi · 22%
North Poplar Street
27.7 mi · 18%
Zebulon Road
20.2 mi · 13%
I 75 North
15.5 mi · 10%
North Church Street
15.2 mi · 10%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Martin Luther King Boulevard

Exit the roundabout

22.3 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meansville
01h 30m from Americus
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Americus and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Meansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Americus and 78 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Meansville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Meansville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meansville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

84 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Americus and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 138.44 mi (222.8 km).

Americus

#1 Americus

City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA

Population14,987
Coordinates32.0723900, -84.2326900
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lee Street (-84.232536, 32.072385)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.78 L · about $21.75
Round trip
$43.49
10.98 gal · 41.56 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.75 $43.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.32 $48.63
Premium $4.78 $26.23 $52.46
Diesel $5.62 $30.88 $61.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Americus and Alpharetta. The current time is 22:46:55.

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.