How far is Sandersville, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Sandersville, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.25 mi
02h 39m
Flight
114.09 mi
183.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.09 mi
Kilometers
183.61 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.25 mi
Kilometers
241.81 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 18, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Sandersville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandersville
2026-04-18T04:44
Arrive Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 18, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandersville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Madison
GA

Town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States

From Sandersville
74.8 mi
01h 19m
To Alpharetta
75.5 mi
01h 19m

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
0 to 5 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 Sandersville and Alpharetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    32 m · 3 sec · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Harris Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Harris Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Sparta Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Warthen Road

    20.8 mi · 31 min · Warthen Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Broad Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    85 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jones Street

    3247 ft · 55 sec · Jones Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Greensboro Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    709 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Atlanta

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    46.6 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1983 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

    2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

    9.1 mi · 11 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 Sandersville 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
46.6 mi · 31%
Carl Sanders Highway
23.2 mi · 15%
Warthen Road
20.8 mi · 14%
Greensboro Highway
20 mi · 13%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.8 mi · 12%
Turner McDonald Parkway
9.39 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Purple Heart Highway

46.6 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
114.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
01h 19m from Sandersville
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandersville 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 Sandersville to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Sandersville and 75.5 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Madison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madison, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison.

RAIL

Gainesville

83 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Peachtree Station

88 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Toccoa

110 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandersville and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 114.09 mi (183.61 km).

Sandersville

#1 Sandersville

City in Washington County, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,275
Coordinates32.9815400, -82.8101400
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: East Church Street (-82.810144, 32.981509)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.07 L · about $20.99
Round trip
$41.99
10.6 gal · 40.14 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.99 $41.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.47 $46.95
Premium $4.78 $25.32 $50.65
Diesel $5.62 $29.81 $59.61

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 Sandersville and Alpharetta. The current time is 04:44:05.

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.