How far is Thomasville, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Thomasville, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.5 mi
04h 27m
Flight
224.53 mi
361.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.53 mi
Kilometers
361.35 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.5 mi
Kilometers
424.06 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 25, 11:23 AM EDT
Return by in Thomasville
Sat, Apr 25, 3:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomasville
2026-04-25T06:55
Arrive Alpharetta
Sat, Apr 25, 11:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomasville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Thomasville
126 mi
02h 13m
To Alpharetta
137.5 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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 Remington Avenue

    116 m · 17 sec · Remington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Crawford Street

    154 m · 22 sec · South Crawford Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Glenwood Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Glenwood Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Glenwood Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Glenwood Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on County Line Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Line Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Thigpen Trail

    19.3 mi · 26 min · Thigpen Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    85 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    676 ft · 25 sec · East Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Ashburn Highway

    549 ft · 14 sec · Ashburn Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cordele Road

    26.4 mi · 36 min · Cordele Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto GA 300 North

    2206 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon

    1745 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  25. 25

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  34. 34

    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

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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 25%
I-75 North
57.4 mi · 22%
Cordele Road
26.4 mi · 10%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 9%
Thigpen Trail
19.4 mi · 7%
County Line Road
18.2 mi · 7%
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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
224.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
02h 13m from Thomasville
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thomasville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 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 263.5 miles (424.1 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from Thomasville and 137.5 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.84 one way or $73.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Thomasville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpharetta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 224.53 mi (361.35 km).

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#1 Thomasville

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

Population18,742
Coordinates30.8365800, -83.9787800
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Remington Avenue (-83.978855, 30.83666)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.2 L · about $36.84
Round trip
$73.67
18.6 gal · 70.4 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.84 $73.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.19 $82.38
Premium $4.78 $44.44 $88.87
Diesel $5.62 $52.30 $104.61

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomasville and Alpharetta. The current time is 06:55:47.

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.