How far is Fort Valley, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Fort Valley, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
129.95 mi
02h 05m
Flight
107.72 mi
173.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.72 mi
Kilometers
173.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.95 mi
Kilometers
209.13 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Mon, Jun 1, 4:23 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Valley
Mon, Jun 1, 6:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Valley
2026-06-01T14:18
Arrive Alpharetta
Mon, Jun 1, 4:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Valley
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
Locust Grove
GA

City in Henry County, Georgia, USA

From Fort Valley
64.9 mi
01h 02m
To Alpharetta
65.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Valley and Alpharetta.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    78 m · 19 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Camellia Boulevard

    2041 ft · 1 min · South Camellia Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Blue Bird Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Blue Bird Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Peach Parkway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Peach Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1782 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 75:north: Macon

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 50%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 18%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 9%
Peach Parkway
9.85 mi · 8%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 5%
I 75
6.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Larry Justice Highway

Merge slight right

49.5 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Grove
01h 02m from Fort Valley
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Valley and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Valley to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Fort Valley and 65.1 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Valley and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpharetta.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

57 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

107 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Valley and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 107.72 mi (173.36 km).

Fort Valley

#1 Fort Valley

County seat of Peach County, Georgia, United States

Population8,981
Coordinates32.5537600, -83.8874100
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-83.887354, 32.553861)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.36 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.36
9.18 gal · 34.72 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.18 $36.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.33 $40.66
Premium $4.78 $21.93 $43.86
Diesel $5.62 $25.81 $51.63

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Valley and Alpharetta. The current time is 14:18:01.

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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.