How far is Wilmington Island, GA from Alpharetta, GA?
The driving distance from Wilmington Island, GA to Alpharetta, GA is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington Island and Alpharetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington Island and Alpharetta.
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Start on Wigmore Court
141 m · 22 sec · Wigmore Court
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Turn right onto Wigmore Road
102 m · 16 sec · Wigmore Road
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Turn right onto Gloucester Road
718 ft · 27 sec · Gloucester Road
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Turn right onto Olde Towne Road
1525 ft · 59 sec · Olde Towne Road
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Turn left onto Penn Waller Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Penn Waller Road
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Turn left onto Johnny Mercer Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Johnny Mercer Boulevard
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Bee Road
1770 ft · 42 sec · Bee Road
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Turn left onto East 37th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East 37th Street
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Turn slight right
140 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight
3120 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
163.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
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Continue on Fall Line Freeway
2560 ft · 40 sec · Fall Line Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
2746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
22.8 mi · 28 min
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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 right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
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Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi · 14 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
1424 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
869 ft · 21 sec · 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
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington Island and Alpharetta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Merge slight right onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
164 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmington Island 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 Wilmington Island to Alpharetta?
The road trip is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from Wilmington Island and 145.8 miles from Alpharetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.20 one way or $80.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington Island and Mostly Sunny near Alpharetta.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington Island and Alpharetta. Straight-line distance: 239.72 mi (385.79 km).
#1 Wilmington Island
Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia
| Population | 15,138 |
| Coordinates | 32.0035500, -80.9737200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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, 34.075615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $40.20 | $80.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $44.95 | $89.91 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $48.50 | $96.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $57.08 | $114.17 |
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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