Road Trips from Alpharetta, GA
Looking for a quick escape from Alpharetta? You've got options ranging from short, scenic drives to longer hauls. Most routes stick to mostly flat terrain, making for a smooth ride, and many include access to national parks. You can hit Ocmulgee Mounds or Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area on several trips, perfect for a day trip or as a stop on a longer journey. Consider these if you want a straightforward drive with a good chance of outdoor stops.
Total Routes
17
Shortest
3.8h
With Parks Nearby
17
Full-day getaway
Lyons, GA
3h 59m203.7 mi one way
This 203.7-mile drive is a solid choice if you want a straightforward, mostly highway route. It lands you in Lyons, GA, after about 4 hours. With a drive score of 8 and access to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, it offers a good balance of ease and natural exploration, similar to the Vidalia trip.
Vidalia, GA
3h 49m198 mi one way
At 198 miles and 3.8 hours, this is one of the quicker options. The mostly highway profile and drive score of 8 make it an easy ride. You'll pass by Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, offering a chance to stretch your legs at a significant historical site, much like the route to Lyons.
Weekend trip
15 total in this range
Thomasville, GA
5h 7m251.1 mi one way
This is your longest option at 251.1 miles, taking just over 5 hours. It boasts the highest drive score at 9 and features mostly flat terrain. Like other routes, it provides access to Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, making the longer drive worthwhile for the improved score.
Bainbridge, GA
5h 5m258.3 mi one way
Ocilla, GA
4h 6m212.4 mi one way
For a drive score of 9, consider this 212.4-mile trip to Ocilla, GA. It takes about 4.1 hours and sticks to a mostly highway profile. You'll have opportunities to visit Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, similar to other routes, but with a slightly higher drive rating.
Folkston, GA
6h 7m313.4 mi one way
This is the longest haul at 313.4 miles, requiring 6.1 hours. It offers gently rolling terrain and a drive score of 9, distinguishing it from the flatter routes. It also grants access to major parks like Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, making it a more involved but potentially more scenic journey.
Savannah, GA
5h 7m274.2 mi one way
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Thomasville, GA
5h 7m251.1 mi one way
Bainbridge, GA
5h 5m258.3 mi one way
Ocilla, GA
4h 6m212.4 mi one way
Folkston, GA
6h 7m313.4 mi one way
Thomasville, GA
5h 7m251.1 mi one way
Bainbridge, GA
5h 5m258.3 mi one way
Folkston, GA
6h 7m313.4 mi one way
Savannah, GA
5h 7m274.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and access to parks like Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, spring offers pleasant driving conditions for any of these routes.
Summer
The mostly highway profiles make these drives manageable in summer, with opportunities to cool off at nearby national parks.
Fall
Expect smooth drives on mostly flat terrain, with park access providing opportunities to enjoy autumn colors.
Winter
These routes, characterized by mostly flat terrain and highway driving, remain accessible throughout the winter months.
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