If you are planning a trip from Alpharetta to Carrollton, expect a manageable 72-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to complete comfortably. Budgeting approximately $12 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an economical choice for a quick getaway within Georgia. You will navigate through the Southeast region, transitioning from the northern suburbs into Carrollton. Since this is a straightforward drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around your own needs. It is an honest, practical trek that connects these two Georgia hubs without the need for extensive logistical planning.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Tom Murphy Freeway
31 mi
33m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
14.6 mi
16m
Carrollton Street
9.5 mi
13m
Turner McDonald Parkway
9.1 mi
10m
US 19
2.1 mi
3m
North Park Street
1.5 mi
2m
Haynes Bridge Road
1.1 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 Carrollton, 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 SouthUse 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, GreenvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 19
0.7 mi·53 sec·US 19
Exit 4A; 4BToward 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 4BToward I 285 West: Chattanooga, BirminghamUse 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 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·49 sec
Exit 10BToward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, BirminghamUse 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·46 sec
Exit 19Toward GA 113: Temple, CarrolltonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left
134 ft·6 sec
Toward Temple Industrial Park, Carrollton, Georgia Agritourism, Red Land Nursery
16
Turn left onto GA 113
9.5 mi·13 min·Carrollton Street
Use the straight lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1
1.5 mi·2 min·North Park Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Alabama Street
0.1 mi·12 sec·Alabama Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn sharp right onto Maple Street
232 ft·9 sec·Maple Street
20
Turn right
117 ft·10 sec
21
Turn right
142 ft·10 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 36 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 19
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
$11.26 one way
$22.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$12.31
$24.62
premium
$4.70
$13.33
$26.65
diesel
$5.61
$15.90
$31.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.6
0
$7.56
$3.46
Efficient EV
18
0
$6.30
$2.88
EV Truck/SUV
28.8
0
$10.08
$4.61
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Night
in Alpharetta on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
W 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Destination
Carrollton, GA
Night
in Carrollton on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Douglasville, GA
36 mi in
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
38 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 29m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that blends high-speed interstate travel with local road navigation. Approximately 59% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a balance between efficiency and local access. You will spend time on the Tom Murphy Freeway, the Atlanta Bypass, and eventually transition onto Carrollton Street as you approach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 31-mile run on the Tom Murphy Freeway, where you can settle into a steady pace. As you move away from the major bypass, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to transition from high-speed highway driving to the more localized traffic patterns leading into Carrollton.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72 miles you will encounter 19 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,165 ft796 ft
Total Climb
792 ft
Total Descent
834 ft
Highest Point
1,165 ft
~54 mi in
Elevation Range
369 ft
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 Carrollton, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham, Temple Industrial Park and Georgia Agritourism - among others.
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
Temple Industrial Park
60.8 mi in|~1h 12m
Georgia Agritourism
60.8 mi in|~1h 12m
Red Land Nursery
60.8 mi in|~1h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 72 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 Carrollton, 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 Carrollton, GA before heading back.
