How far is Rincon, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Rincon, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
274.2 mi
04h 22m
Flight
215.38 mi
346.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.38 mi
Kilometers
346.62 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.2 mi
Kilometers
441.29 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Rincon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rincon
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Alpharetta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rincon
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
Danville
GA

Town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States

From Rincon
133.7 mi
02h 11m
To Alpharetta
140.5 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fourth Street

    37 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Columbia Avenue

    2312 ft · 32 sec · North Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Ninth Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Ninth Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Blandford Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Blandford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Blue Jay Road

    1017 ft · 25 sec · Blue Jay Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Blue Jay Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Blue Jay Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    19 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    36 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Blue Jay Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Blue Jay Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sand Hill Road

    3278 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sandhill Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sandhill Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I-16 West: Macon

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  19. 19

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rincon 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
141 mi · 51%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 31%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 4%
Blue Jay Road
9.38 mi · 3%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

141 mi · 02h 31m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.8 mi
215.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 11m from Rincon
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rincon 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 Rincon to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 133.7 miles from Rincon and 140.5 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 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 Partly Sunny around Rincon and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rincon and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 215.38 mi (346.62 km).

Rincon

#1 Rincon

City in Effingham County, Georgia, United States of America

Population10,655
Coordinates32.2960300, -81.2353900
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: East Fourth Street (-81.235454, 32.296232)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 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
36.63 L · about $38.34
Round trip
$76.68
19.36 gal · 73.26 L
Estimated CO2
86 kg one way
Round trip: 172.1 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rincon and Alpharetta. The current time is 21:06:54.

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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.