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Trip from Alpharetta, GA to North Druid Hills, GA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

22.8 mi

37 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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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census-designated place in DeKalb County, Georgia

North Druid Hills, GA

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Trip Overview

Alpharetta to North Druid Hills is 22.8 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Turner McDonald Parkway and Lavista Road Northeast, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Georgia, making it a convenient local drive. With 75% of the route on highways, expect a relatively quick transit. It's a good option if you need to get between these two areas without a lot of time commitment. Consider this for a quick errand or connecting between points in the metro Atlanta area.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Turner McDonald Parkway 11 mi 13m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway 6 mi 7m
Lavista Road Northeast 2.4 mi 4m
Haynes Bridge Road 1.1 mi 1m
Cheshire Bridge Road 0.4 mi <1m
South Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast 0.3 mi <1m
Buford Highway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Turner McDonald Parkway — 11 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and North Druid Hills, 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

11 mi · 13 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on GA 400

6.0 mi · 7 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 1B Toward Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road, Lenox Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn left onto Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
10

At end of road, turn left onto GA 13

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Buford Highway
11

Turn right onto Lenox Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Lenox Road
Use the right lane.
12

Continue on Cheshire Bridge Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Cheshire Bridge Road
13

Turn left onto GA 236

2.4 mi · 4 min · Lavista Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right

69 ft · 5 sec
15

Turn right

250 ft · 18 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.8 — 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.
6
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
5
2 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge onto US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.9 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road, Lenox Road

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 1B Toward Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road,...
6
19.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | Lenox Road

Turn right onto Lenox Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.57 one way

$7.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $3.90 $7.80
premium $4.70 $4.22 $8.44
diesel $5.61 $5.03 $10.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.39 $1.09
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91
EV Truck/SUV 9.1 0 $3.19 $1.46

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Alpharetta, GA

Morning in Alpharetta on Tuesday

Local time

7:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 20 at 2:36AM EDT until April 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 1:39AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

North Druid Hills, GA

Morning in North Druid Hills on Tuesday

Local time

7:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 20 at 2:36AM EDT until April 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 20 at 1:39AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

2 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

32m 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?

About 75% of this 22.8-mile drive is on highways, primarily Turner McDonald Parkway and T Harvey Mathis Parkway. You'll encounter a stretch of 11 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway before transitioning to surface roads like Lavista Road Northeast. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic typical of a highway environment for the majority of the trip.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Turner McDonald Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Turner McDonald Parkway and T Harvey Mathis Parkway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9 / South Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles (US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11 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 North Druid Hills, 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 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles (US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 North Druid Hills, 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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