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Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Bremen, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

68.7 mi

111 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

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city in north Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Alpharetta, GA

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Downtown Bremen, GA, GA

Bremen, GA

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Trip Overview

This 68.7-mile drive from Alpharetta, Georgia, to Bremen, Georgia, is a straightforward trip that can easily be accomplished in about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Primarily utilizing highways like the Tom Murphy Freeway and the Atlanta Bypass, this route offers a highway-focused experience with 72% of the journey on these faster roads. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, making it an economical day trip. Since it's a relatively short drive with no designated stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing and can depart whenever it suits you best. Both Alpharetta and Bremen are located in the Southeast region of the US, so you'll remain within familiar territory throughout this Georgia excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tom Murphy Freeway 31 mi 33m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 14.6 mi 16m
Turner McDonald Parkway 9.1 mi 10m
US 78 6.9 mi 10m
US 19 2.1 mi 3m
Haynes Bridge Road 1.1 mi 1m
Carrollton Street 0.9 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tom Murphy Freeway — 31 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Academy Street

139 ft · 11 sec · Academy Street
2

Turn left onto GA 9

0.3 mi · 31 sec · South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto GA 120

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Haynes Bridge Road
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto US 19; GA 400

9.1 mi · 10 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 19

0.7 mi · 53 sec · US 19
Exit 4A; 4B Toward I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 19

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 19
Exit 4B Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
11

Merge onto I 285

15 mi · 16 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Toward I 285 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Exit 10B Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 20

31 mi · 33 min · Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 19 Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn slight right onto GA 113

0.9 mi · 1 min · Carrollton Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Turn left onto US 78; GA 8

6.9 mi · 10 min · US 78; GA 8
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn slight right

96 ft · 3 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

census designated place in Cobb County, Georgia, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vinings, GA

34 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

Sandy Springs, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vinings, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 9 / South Main Street

Turn left onto GA 9 / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
11.1 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
9
12.6 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 19

Keep slight right at fork onto US 19 toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 4B Toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
8
28.9 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10B Toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingha...
8
60.4 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19 Toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.74 one way

$21.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $11.75 $23.49
premium $4.70 $12.71 $25.43
diesel $5.61 $15.17 $30.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.6 0 $7.21 $3.30
Efficient EV 17.2 0 $6.01 $2.75
EV Truck/SUV 27.5 0 $9.62 $4.40

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Alpharetta, GA

Night in Alpharetta on Saturday

Local time

10:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

NW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Bremen, GA

Night in Bremen on Saturday

Local time

10:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

40 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

1h 24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 68.7-mile journey. With 72% of your travel on main roads like the Tom Murphy Freeway and Atlanta Bypass, the pace is generally brisk. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 31 miles on the Tom Murphy Freeway, allowing for consistent speed. While the route is primarily highway, it's not necessarily a monotonous experience, offering a good balance of efficient travel. The transition to Turner McDonald Parkway signals a slight shift as you approach your destination, but the overall character remains one of steady progress on well-maintained roads.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31 mi on Tom Murphy Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Murphy Freeway and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9 / South Main Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (US 19): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Alpharetta, GA and Bremen, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham and Carrollton.

Greenville

11.1 mi in | ~14m

Augusta

11.9 mi in | ~15m | via US 19

Chattanooga

11.9 mi in | ~15m | via US 19

Birmingham

11.9 mi in | ~15m | via US 19

Carrollton

60.4 mi in | ~1h 11m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31 miles on Tom Murphy Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bremen, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (US 19): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bremen, GA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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