How far is Saint Simon Mills, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Saint Simon Mills, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 340 miles (547.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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
339.98 mi
05h 26m
Flight
261.69 mi
421.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.69 mi
Kilometers
421.15 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.98 mi
Kilometers
547.14 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Simon Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Simon Mills
2026-04-19T09:00
Arrive Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Simon Mills
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
East Dublin
GA

City in Laurens County, Georgia, United States of America

From Saint Simon Mills
168.3 mi
02h 43m
To Alpharetta
171.6 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Simon Mills and Alpharetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Simon Mills and Alpharetta.

  1. 1

    Start on Arthur J. Moore Drive

    115 m · 19 sec · Arthur J. Moore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    1085 ft · 49 sec · Hamilton Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sea Island Road

    157 m · 13 sec · Sea Island Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    992 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1046 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on F. J. Torras Causeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · F. J. Torras Causeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Fernando Joseph Torras Causeway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Glynn Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Glynn Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Golden Isles Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Golden Isles Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: I 95 North

    2923 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3075 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon

    1192 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Fall Line Freeway

    2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

    2746 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  18. 18

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Simon Mills and Alpharetta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi · 46%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 25%
I 95 North
61.1 mi · 18%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 3%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 2%
Golden Isles Parkway
4.26 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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.3 mi
261.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dublin
02h 43m from Saint Simon Mills
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Simon Mills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Simon Mills to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 340 miles (547.1 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

East Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.3 miles from Saint Simon Mills and 171.6 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.3 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 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.53 one way or $95.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Simon Mills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Alpharetta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Simon Mills and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 261.69 mi (421.15 km).

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#1 Saint Simon Mills

City in Glynn County, Georgia, United States of America

Population13,915
Coordinates31.1707900, -81.4073200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Arthur J Moore Drive (-81.407088, 31.170718)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12 gal
45.41 L · about $47.53
Round trip
$95.06
24 gal · 90.82 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.3 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $47.53 $95.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $53.15 $106.30
Premium $4.78 $57.34 $114.67
Diesel $5.62 $67.49 $134.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Simon Mills and Alpharetta. The current time is 09:00:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.