How far is Tifton, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Tifton, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (301 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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
210.37 mi
03h 17m
Flight
187.02 mi
300.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.02 mi
Kilometers
300.98 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.37 mi
Kilometers
338.56 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Tue, May 26, 9:09 AM EDT
Return by in Tifton
Tue, May 26, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tifton
2026-05-26T05:52
Arrive Alpharetta
Tue, May 26, 9:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tifton
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 Tifton
102.9 mi
01h 38m
To Alpharetta
107.4 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street East

    42 m · 8 sec · 5th Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1068 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Love Avenue

    129 m · 18 sec · Love Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1345 ft · 29 sec · East 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Forrest Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Forrest Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

    140 m · 11 sec · West 12th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 41 North

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 41 North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    92.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

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

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

    11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

    1424 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

    869 ft · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tifton 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 41 North
93 mi · 44%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 31%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 11%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 5%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 41 North

Take the ramp right

92.3 mi · 01h 39m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
187 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
01h 38m from Tifton
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tifton and 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 Tifton to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 102.9 miles from Tifton and 107.4 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 187 miles (301 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.39 one way or $58.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tifton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alpharetta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tifton and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 187.02 mi (300.98 km).

Tifton

#1 Tifton

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

Population17,031
Coordinates31.4504600, -83.5085000
Altitude107
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 (-83.508552, 31.450607)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.1 L · about $29.39
Round trip
$58.78
14.84 gal · 56.2 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.39 $58.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.86 $65.73
Premium $4.78 $35.45 $70.91
Diesel $5.62 $41.73 $83.46

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Tifton and Alpharetta. The current time is 05:52:00.

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.