How far is Milton, GA from Thomasville, GA?
The driving distance from Milton, GA to Thomasville, GA is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Thomasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Thomasville.
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Start on Scotlandwell Place
2254 ft · 2 min · Scotlandwell Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Thompson Road
1.3 km · 3 min · South Thompson Road
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3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Redd Road
2872 ft · 1 min · Redd Road
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4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hopewell Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Hopewell Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hopewell Road
28 m · 3 sec · Hopewell Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hopewell Road
2 mi · 5 min · Hopewell Road
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Turn left onto Canton Street
122 m · 14 sec · Canton Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 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
2 mi · 3 min · Downtown Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 10 East: John Lewis, Freedom Parkway, Carter Center
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
690 ft · 17 sec · John Lewis Freedom Parkway Northeast
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Turn right onto Boulevard Northeast
2194 ft · 55 sec · Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Boulevard Southeast
2.9 mi · 5 min · Boulevard Southeast
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Turn left onto McDonough Boulevard Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · McDonough Boulevard Southeast
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Turn slight right
72 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Moreland Avenue Southeast
2429 ft · 46 sec · Moreland Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moreland Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton and Thomasville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Milton and Sunny near Thomasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Thomasville?
The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Sandy Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Milton and 18 miles from Thomasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milton and Sunny near Thomasville.
Stop Ideas Near Sandy Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta Revenue Bureau
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sandy Springs.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 30.17 mi (48.56 km).
#1 Milton
A city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 40,037 |
| Coordinates | 34.1321600, -84.3006700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thomasville
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 18,493 |
| Coordinates | 33.6973300, -84.3496500 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasville (-84.34965, 33.69733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.79 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
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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