Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Late night in Alpharetta on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Fair Oaks, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpharetta, GA
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Fair Oaks, GA
David McElwee
Trip Overview
This 25.6-mile drive from Alpharetta, GA to Fair Oaks, GA is a short hop that can easily be completed in about 38 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region. The journey primarily utilizes Turner McDonald Parkway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, and Windy Hill Road Southeast, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's such a brief trip, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Windy Hill Road Southeast | 3 mi | 5m |
| US 19 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Atlanta Road Southeast | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Haynes Bridge Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Barber Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Turner McDonald Parkway
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Fair Oaks, 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
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Toward I 285 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Windy Hill Road, Smyrna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Windy Hill Road Southeast
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Windy Hill Road Southeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlanta Road Southeast
17
Turn left onto Old Concord Road Southeast
129 ft
·
4 sec
·
Old Concord Road Southeast
18
Turn right onto Barber Road
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Barber Road
19
Turn right onto Joyner Avenue
55 ft
·
1 sec
·
Joyner Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Joyner Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 11.1 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
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 20
Toward I 75: Atlanta, Marietta, Chattanooga
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
8
20 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Windy Hill Road, Smyrna
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Windy Hill Road, Smyrna
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Fair Oaks, GA
Late night in Fair Oaks on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 44% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.1 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway. As you progress, the road character will shift, transitioning from highway segments to more local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced travel and more varied traffic patterns as you navigate through the Georgia landscape.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Turner McDonald Parkway.
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 around 11.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Fair Oaks, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham, Marietta and Smyrna.
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
Marietta
18.8 mi in
|
~25m
Smyrna
20 mi in
|
~27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). 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 9.1 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway. 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 Fair Oaks, 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: 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; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Fair Oaks, 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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