How far is Brunswick, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Brunswick, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 302.9 miles (487.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.7 miles (418 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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
302.92 mi
05h 11m
Flight
259.7 mi
417.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.7 mi
Kilometers
417.95 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.92 mi
Kilometers
487.51 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Tue, May 5, 5:59 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Tue, May 5, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-05-05T12:47
Arrive Alpharetta
Tue, May 5, 5:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Brunswick
166.6 mi
02h 35m
To Alpharetta
136.3 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Norwich Street

    19 m · 10 sec · Norwich Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gloucester Street

    1245 ft · 41 sec · Gloucester Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Castle Street

    872 ft · 19 sec · New Castle Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Newcastle Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Newcastle Street

  5. 5

    Continue on New Jesup Highway

    2490 ft · 47 sec · New Jesup Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Norwich Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Norwich Street

  7. 7

    Continue on New Jesup Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Jesup Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Savannah

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi · 51%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 28%
I 95 North
62.9 mi · 21%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 4%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 2%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

156 mi · 02h 47m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
259.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
02h 35m from Brunswick
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brunswick 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 Brunswick to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 302.9 miles (487.5 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.6 miles from Brunswick and 136.3 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 259.7 miles (418 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.34 one way or $84.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 259.7 mi (417.95 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

City in Glynn County, Georgia, United States

Population16,286
Coordinates31.1499500, -81.4914900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwich Street (-81.491417, 31.149969)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.46 L · about $42.34
Round trip
$84.69
21.38 gal · 80.92 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $42.34 $84.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $47.35 $94.69
Premium $4.78 $51.08 $102.15
Diesel $5.62 $60.12 $120.24

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Alpharetta. The current time is 12:47:13.

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.