How far is West Point, GA from Alto, GA?
The driving distance from West Point, GA to Alto, GA is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Point and Alto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Point and Alto.
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Start on West 9th Street
87 m · 13 sec · West 9th Street
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Continue on West 9th Street
30 m · 7 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
2 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street
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Continue on East 10th Street
47 m · 3 sec · East 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1836 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
76.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5.1 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lanier Parkway
24.3 mi · 26 min · Lanier Parkway
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Continue on Cornelia Highway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Cornelia Highway
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Continue on Tommy Irwin Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
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Turn right onto Wilbanks Road
1368 ft · 1 min · Wilbanks Road
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Turn right onto B C Grant Road
1.6 km · 2 min · B C Grant Road
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Turn right onto Gainesville Highway
18 m · 1 sec · Gainesville Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gainesville Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Point and Alto.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
76.8 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving West Point and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Point to Alto?
The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
East Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from West Point and 77.1 miles from Alto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Point and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alto.
Stop Ideas Near East Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cafe 55
Atlanta City Hall
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Point.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Alto. Straight-line distance: 143.61 mi (231.12 km).
#1 West Point
City in Harris and Troup Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,723 |
| Coordinates | 32.8779100, -85.1832700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alto
City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 34.4673200, -83.5737800 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alto (-83.57378, 34.46732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $4.06 | $22.10 | $44.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.54 | $24.67 | $49.34 |
| Premium | $4.96 | $26.99 | $53.98 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $34.35 | $68.71 |
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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