How far is Valdosta, GA from Alpharetta, GA?

The driving distance from Valdosta, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
254.54 mi
03h 45m
Flight
231.67 mi
372.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.67 mi
Kilometers
372.83 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.54 mi
Kilometers
409.65 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 26, 6:55 PM EDT
Return by in Valdosta
Sun, Apr 26, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valdosta
2026-04-26T15:09
Arrive Alpharetta
Sun, Apr 26, 6:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valdosta
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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Valdosta
127.1 mi
01h 52m
To Alpharetta
127.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on J.L. Lomax Drive

    13 m · 4 sec · J.L. Lomax Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Patterson Street

    71 m · 12 sec · North Patterson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Valley Street

    962 ft · 31 sec · West Valley Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    84 m · 12 sec · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    1385 ft · 34 sec · West Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Hill Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Hill Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    140 mi · 2 hr 30 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 Valdosta and Alpharetta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Hill Avenue
142 mi · 56%
Larry Justice Highway
65.3 mi · 26%
I 75 North
22.8 mi · 9%
Turner McDonald Parkway
11.3 mi · 4%
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.06 mi · 3%
Northeast Expressway
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Hill Avenue

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 30m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
231.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 52m from Valdosta
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valdosta and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valdosta to Alpharetta?

The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 127.1 miles from Valdosta and 127.4 miles from Alpharetta.

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

The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.57 one way or $71.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valdosta and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valdosta and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 231.67 mi (372.83 km).

Valdosta

#1 Valdosta

The most populous city in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Population56,668
Coordinates30.8333400, -83.2803200
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Alpharetta

#2 Alpharetta

The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.

Population67,897
Coordinates34.0753800, -84.2940900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: J.L. Lomax Drive (-83.280271, 30.833251)
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
34 L · about $35.57
Round trip
$71.14
17.96 gal · 68 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.57 $71.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.77 $79.54
Premium $4.78 $42.91 $85.81
Diesel $5.62 $50.50 $101.01

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Valdosta and Alpharetta. The current time is 15:09:40.

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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.