How far is Metter, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Metter, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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
215.78 mi
03h 30m
Flight
173.52 mi
279.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.52 mi
Kilometers
279.26 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.78 mi
Kilometers
347.27 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Metter
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Metter
2026-04-23T08:13
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Metter
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Metter
106.3 mi
01h 45m
To Alpharetta
109.5 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lewis Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Lewis Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    102 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Metter 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
102 mi · 47%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 40%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 5%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 1%
South Lewis Street
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

102 mi · 01h 49m

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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 45m from Metter
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Metter and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Metter and 109.5 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.14 one way or $60.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Metter and Sunny near Alpharetta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Metter and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 173.52 mi (279.26 km).

Metter

#1 Metter

City in Candler County, Georgia, USA

Population4,007
Coordinates32.3971200, -82.0601200
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewis Street (-82.06014, 32.397121)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.82 L · about $30.14
Round trip
$60.29
15.22 gal · 57.64 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.14 $60.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.70 $67.41
Premium $4.78 $36.36 $72.72
Diesel $5.62 $42.80 $85.60

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 Metter and Alpharetta. The current time is 08:13:17.

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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.