How far is Savannah, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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
274.5 mi
04h 05m
Flight
230.5 mi
370.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.5 mi
Kilometers
370.95 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.5 mi
Kilometers
441.76 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-19T01:09
Arrive Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
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 Savannah
137.1 mi
02h 02m
To Alpharetta
137.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
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 Savannah and Alpharetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Avenue

    139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South

    995 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    1032 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1104 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    162.1 mi · 2 hr 54 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 Savannah 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
8 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
162 mi · 59%
I 75 North
85.4 mi · 31%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 4%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 1%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

162 mi · 02h 54m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
230.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 02m from Savannah
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Savannah 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 Savannah to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 137.1 miles from Savannah and 137.4 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.38 one way or $76.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 230.5 mi (370.95 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.099864, 32.083447)
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
9.69 gal
36.67 L · about $38.38
Round trip
$76.76
19.38 gal · 73.34 L
Estimated CO2
86.1 kg one way
Round trip: 172.2 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.38 $76.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.92 $85.83
Premium $4.78 $46.30 $92.60
Diesel $5.62 $54.50 $108.99

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 Savannah and Alpharetta. The current time is 01:09:08.

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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.