How far is Washington, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Washington, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Alpharetta.
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Start on East Robert Toombs Avenue
2886 ft · 1 min · East Robert Toombs Avenue
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Turn right onto North Mercer Street
3063 ft · 1 min · North Mercer Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lexington Road
14.5 mi · 16 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Washington Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Washington Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 58 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Athens Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Athens Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Highway
1311 ft · 25 sec · Lexington Highway
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Oconee Street
666 ft · 20 sec · Oconee Street
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Turn left onto US 129 South, US 441 South, US 29 South, GA 10 Loop South, US 78 West, GA 10 West
2206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Loop 10
5.9 mi · 7 min · Inner Loop 10
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South, US 78 West, GA 316 West: Atlanta, Monroe
1582 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto University Parkway
34.6 mi · 42 min · University Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 120, US 29 South, GA 8 South: Duluth
8.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on West Lawrenceville Street
2792 ft · 1 min · West Lawrenceville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McClure Bridge Road
68 m · 7 sec · McClure Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto McClure Bridge Road
2853 ft · 1 min · McClure Bridge Road
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Continue on Howell Ferry Road
1094 ft · 41 sec · Howell Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Continue on State Bridge Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Bridge Road
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Continue on Old Milton Parkway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1764 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
42 m · 4 sec · Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Street
Car Route Details
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Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
University Parkway
At the end of the road, turn left onto University Parkway
34.6 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Washington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alpharetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Washington and 53.6 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Washington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alpharetta.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 92.17 mi (148.34 km).
#1 Washington
City in and county seat of Wilkes County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,907 |
| Coordinates | 33.7367900, -82.7393100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Academy Street (-84.29408, 34.075616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $14.66 | $29.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.39 | $32.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.68 | $35.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.81 | $41.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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