Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Jesup, GA

Drive Time

5h 18m

Distance

259.2 mi

417 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 5m ★

6 AM

5h 18m

8 AM

5h 45m

10 AM

5h 28m

12 PM

5h 25m

3 PM

5h 29m

5 PM

5h 44m

8 PM

5h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Jesup, GA covers 259.2 miles and takes about 5h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Street, Old Milton Parkway, Haynes Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

129.6 miles from Alpharetta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 18m drive with frequent turns across 259.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 18m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alpharetta, GA to Jesup, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Old Milton Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Haynes Bridge Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 19 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Turner McDonald Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
T Harvey Mathis Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Northeast Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Downtown Connector	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Jesup, GA.

Start on Academy Street

138 ft · 11 sec · Academy Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway

Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Haynes Bridge Road

Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

0.4 mi · 57 sec · US 19 South, GA 400 South

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

11 mi · 13 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

6.8 mi · 8 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

Continue on Downtown Connector

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector

Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min

Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

12 mi · 13 min · Macon, Savannah

Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

Continue straight

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min

Take the exit slight right toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

0.3 mi · 41 sec · GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

Turn right

21 mi · 26 min

Continue straight

9.2 mi · 13 min

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · West Broad Street

Turn right

308 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto East Broad Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Broad Street

Continue on Cedar Crossing Road

10 mi · 21 min · Cedar Crossing Road

Turn right

3.7 mi · 4 min

Continue on Plant Hatch Parkway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Plant Hatch Parkway

Continue straight

8.4 mi · 9 min

Turn left onto East Parker Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Parker Street

Continue on Golden Isles Highway East

12 mi · 14 min · Golden Isles Highway East

Continue on Odum Highway

6.2 mi · 7 min · Odum Highway

Continue on South Main Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Continue on Odum Highway

6.9 mi · 9 min · Odum Highway

Continue on West Cherry Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · West Cherry Street

Take the exit slight right toward West Cherry Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West Cherry Street

Turn straight onto West Cherry Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cherry Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 129.6 miles from Alpharetta, GA, or about 2h 39m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 129.6 miles or 2h 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jesup, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Alpharetta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alpharetta, GA

This is one driving day of about 259.2 miles and 5h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alpharetta, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 129.6 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 2h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

130 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Centre, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.6 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jesup, GA

The final approach into Jesup, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jesup, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.48 one way

$82.96 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$45.20	$90.39
premium	$4.78	$48.76	$97.52
diesel	$5.64	$57.59	$115.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	77.8	0	$27.22	$12.44
Efficient EV	64.8	0	$22.68	$10.37
EV Truck/SUV	103.7	1	$36.29	$16.59

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Alpharetta, GA

Evening in Alpharetta on Sunday

Local time

6:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jesup, GA

Evening in Jesup on Sunday

Local time

6:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 18m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Jesup, GA covers 259.2 miles and takes about 5h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Main Street, Old Milton Parkway, Haynes Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 129.6 miles from Alpharetta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 18m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alpharetta, GA to Jesup, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Alpharetta, GA to Jesup, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.