How far is Richmond Hill, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Richmond Hill, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond Hill and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Alpharetta.
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Start on Ford Avenue
838 ft · 22 sec · Ford Avenue
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Continue on Ford Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ford Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 95 North: Florence
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 95 North: Florence
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
3075 ft · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon
1192 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
155.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
1424 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond Hill and Alpharetta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 276.9 miles (445.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 138.3 miles from Richmond Hill and 138.6 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 8:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.70 one way or $77.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond Hill and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 227.64 mi (366.35 km).
#1 Richmond Hill
City in Bryan County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 14,408 |
| Coordinates | 31.9382700, -81.3034400 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $3.96 | $38.70 | $77.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.27 | $86.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.68 | $93.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $54.95 | $109.89 |
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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