How far is Sylvester, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Sylvester, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.07 mi
03h 07m
Flight
177.8 mi
286.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.8 mi
Kilometers
286.14 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.07 mi
Kilometers
326.81 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Fri, May 1, 3:37 PM EDT
Return by in Sylvester
Fri, May 1, 6:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sylvester
2026-05-01T12:29
Arrive Alpharetta
Fri, May 1, 3:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sylvester
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
Macon
GA

The second most populous city in Georgia.

From Sylvester
99.3 mi
01h 33m
To Alpharetta
103.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Franklin Street

    138 m · 18 sec · East Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1947 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashburn Highway

    549 ft · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    26.4 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto GA 300 North

    2206 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sylvester 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 32%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 28%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 13%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 11%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 6%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 North

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 01m

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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 33m from Sylvester
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sylvester and 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 Sylvester to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Sylvester and 103.8 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sylvester and Chance Rain Showers near Alpharetta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sylvester and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 177.8 mi (286.14 km).

Sylvester

#1 Sylvester

Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America

Population5,690
Coordinates31.5309200, -83.8369300
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: US 82 (-83.836947, 31.530601)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.13 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.80
14.34 gal · 54.26 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.40 $56.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.76 $63.51
Premium $4.78 $34.26 $68.52
Diesel $5.62 $40.32 $80.65

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sylvester and Alpharetta. The current time is 12:29:37.

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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.