Origin
Walthourville, GA
Morning in Walthourville on Saturday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walthourville, GA to Alpharetta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
268.8 mi
433 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
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6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walthourville, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Walthourville, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 268.8 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Airport Road, Elma G, Hwy 196 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.03 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
134.4 miles from Walthourville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 268.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 19m drive with frequent turns across 268.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Airport Road 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 19m 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 Walthourville, GA to Alpharetta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Road | — | — |
| Elma G | — | — |
| Hwy 196 | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Barnard Street | — | — |
| Romie Waters Highway | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| West Brazell Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Airport Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walthourville, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on the route
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right
240 ft
·
22 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Airport Road
4
Turn left onto Elma G. Miles Parkway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Elma G. Miles Parkway
5
Continue on GA Hwy 196
20 mi
·
27 min
·
GA Hwy 196
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
7
Exit the roundabout
1.8 mi
·
2 min
8
Turn left onto Barnard Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Barnard Street
9
Continue on Romie Waters Highway
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Romie Waters Highway
10
Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn left onto West Brazell Street
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
West Brazell Street
12
Turn right onto Earl Kemp Road
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Earl Kemp Road
13
Continue on Harrington Street
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrington Street
14
Turn left onto I-16 West: Macon
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I-16 West: Macon
15
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
88 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
16
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 75 North: Atlanta
18
Merge slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
20
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
22
Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
24
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
25
Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
26
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Main Street
27
Turn right onto Academy Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
Academy Street
28
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 134.4 miles from Walthourville, GA, or about 2h 9m 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 59 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.4 miles or 2h 9m 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 33m
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 Walthourville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Walthourville, GA
This is one driving day of about 268.8 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Walthourville, 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 134.4 mi from Walthourville, GA · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.4 miles from Walthourville, 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
$42.03 one way
$84.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $45.96 | $91.92 |
| premium | $4.70 | $49.75 | $99.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.35 | $118.70 |
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: 94 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.6 | 0 | $28.22 | $12.90 |
| Efficient EV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.52 | $10.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.5 | 1 | $37.63 | $17.20 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 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.
Destination
Alpharetta, GA
Morning in Alpharetta on Saturday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 19m 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 Walthourville, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 268.8 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Airport Road, Elma G, Hwy 196. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.4 miles from Walthourville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.03 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 19m 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 Walthourville, GA to Alpharetta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Walthourville, GA to Alpharetta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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