How far is Thomasville, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Thomasville, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.42 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.32 mi
42.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.32 mi
Kilometers
42.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.42 mi
Kilometers
52.17 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Thomasville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomasville
2026-04-19T01:34
Arrive Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Thomasville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Atlanta
GA

A neighborhood in the city of Atlanta, Georgia.

From Thomasville
15.3 mi
00h 20m
To Alpharetta
17.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moreland Avenue Southeast

    2577 ft · 57 sec · Moreland Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McDonough Boulevard Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · McDonough Boulevard Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boulevard Southeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Boulevard Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Boulevard Northeast

    1221 ft · 36 sec · Boulevard Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Irwin Street Northeast

    1766 ft · 53 sec · Irwin Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, I 85 North: Chattanooga, Greenville

    890 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Connector

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomasville and Alpharetta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 35%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 22%
Boulevard Southeast
2.86 mi · 9%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 8%
Downtown Connector
2.37 mi · 7%
McDonough Boulevard Southeast
1.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Turner McDonald Parkway

Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

11 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Atlanta
00h 20m from Thomasville
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Thomasville 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 Thomasville to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Thomasville and 17.1 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 9.3 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Atlanta Revenue Bureau

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1350, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Atlanta.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

9 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

66 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.35 km).

Thomasville

#1 Thomasville

City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States

Population18,493
Coordinates33.6973300, -84.3496500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Moreland Avenue Southeast (-84.349633, 33.697329)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.03
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.52 $9.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.05 $10.10
Premium $4.78 $5.45 $10.89
Diesel $5.62 $6.41 $12.82

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 Thomasville and Alpharetta. The current time is 01:34:36.

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.