How far is Port Wentworth, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Port Wentworth, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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
274.37 mi
04h 08m
Flight
224.8 mi
361.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.8 mi
Kilometers
361.78 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.37 mi
Kilometers
441.56 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Port Wentworth
Sat, Apr 18, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Wentworth
2026-04-18T06:26
Arrive Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Wentworth
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Port Wentworth
137 mi
02h 04m
To Alpharetta
137.4 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Wentworth and Alpharetta.

  1. 1

    Start on Crossgate Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Crossgate Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gulfstream Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gulfstream Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Airways Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Airways Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pooler Parkway

    818 ft · 15 sec · Pooler Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    38 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Savannah

    2264 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon, Savannah

    1325 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon, Savannah

    2524 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Wentworth 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi · 57%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 31%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 4%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
I 95 South
4.2 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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
224.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 04m from Port Wentworth
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Wentworth 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 Port Wentworth to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from Port Wentworth and 137.4 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.34 one way or $76.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Wentworth and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 224.8 mi (361.78 km).

Port Wentworth

#1 Port Wentworth

City in Chatham County, Georgia, USA

Population9,812
Coordinates32.1490900, -81.1631700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Crossgate Road (-81.163164, 32.149067)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.68 gal
36.65 L · about $38.34
Round trip
$76.68
19.36 gal · 73.3 L
Estimated CO2
86 kg one way
Round trip: 172.1 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.34 $76.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.87 $85.75
Premium $4.78 $46.25 $92.50
Diesel $5.62 $54.44 $108.88

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Wentworth and Alpharetta. The current time is 06:26:59.

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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.