Origin
Thomasville, GA
Morning in Thomasville on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thomasville, GA to Alpharetta, GA
Drive Time
4h 27m
Distance
263.5 mi
424 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 15m
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6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thomasville, GA
Mark Stebnicki
Alpharetta, GA
Ramaz Bluashvili
Trip Overview
The drive from Thomasville, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 263.5 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Crawford Street, East Jackson Street, Glenwood Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.17 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
131.7 miles from Thomasville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 27m drive with frequent turns across 263.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Crawford 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 4h 27m 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 Thomasville, GA to Alpharetta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Crawford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glenwood Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Thigpen Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ashburn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Crawford Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomasville, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on Remington Avenue
381 ft
·
17 sec
·
Remington Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Crawford Street
505 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Crawford Street
3
Turn right onto East Jackson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Street
4
Turn left onto Glenwood Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenwood Drive
5
Continue on Glenwood Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenwood Drive
6
Continue on County Line Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
County Line Road
7
Continue straight
6.5 mi
·
8 min
8
Keep slight left
9.1 mi
·
12 min
9
Continue on Thigpen Trail
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Thigpen Trail
10
Turn right
2.3 mi
·
3 min
11
Turn right
98 ft
·
3 sec
12
Keep slight left
279 ft
·
6 sec
13
Turn straight
9.8 mi
·
13 min
14
Turn right onto East Pine Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Pine Street
15
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on Ashburn Highway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Ashburn Highway
17
Turn left onto Cordele Road
26 mi
·
36 min
·
Cordele Road
18
Turn left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn left onto GA 300 North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
GA 300 North
20
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
21
Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I-75 North: Macon
22
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
23
Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
24
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
53 min
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
26
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
27
Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
28
Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
29
Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
30
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
31
Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
32
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Main Street
33
Turn right onto Academy Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
Academy Street
34
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 131.7 miles from Thomasville, GA, or about 2h 13m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.7 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alpharetta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Thomasville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Thomasville, GA
This is one driving day of about 263.5 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Thomasville, 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 131.7 mi from Thomasville, GA · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.7 miles from Thomasville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alpharetta, GA
The final approach into Alpharetta, 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 Alpharetta, 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
$42.17 one way
$84.34 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $45.95 | $91.89 |
| premium | $4.78 | $49.57 | $99.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.54 | $117.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.1 | 0 | $27.67 | $12.65 |
| Efficient EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.06 | $10.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.4 | 1 | $36.89 | $16.86 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Alpharetta, GA
Morning in Alpharetta on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
26 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
4h 27m 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 Thomasville, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 263.5 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Crawford Street, East Jackson Street, Glenwood Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.7 miles from Thomasville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.17 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 4h 27m 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 Thomasville, GA to Alpharetta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Thomasville, GA to Alpharetta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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