Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Oakwood, GA
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The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Oakwood, GA covers 31.9 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, McEver Road, McGinnis Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Industrial Boulevard | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| McEver Road | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| McGinnis Ferry Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Sargent Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Kimball Bridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Flat Creek Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Jones Bridge Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Oakwood, GA.
Start on Academy Street
Turn left onto GA 9
Turn left onto GA 120
Take the exit
Turn left onto GA 120
Continue on GA 120
Turn left onto Jones Bridge Road
Turn right onto Sargent Road
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
Continue on Sargent Road
Continue on Sargent Road
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
Continue on Sargent Road
Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road
Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road
Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Continue on McEver Road
Turn right onto Flat Creek Road
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto Railroad Street
Turn left onto Allen Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 31.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto GA 9 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $5.36 | $10.73 |
| premium | $4.64 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Alpharetta on Tuesday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Oakwood on Tuesday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
31.9 mi in 51m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 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.
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 31.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (Sargent Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
382 ft
Total Descent
363 ft
Highest Point
1,221 ft
~27.3 mi in
Elevation Range
247 ft
Founded 1896
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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