Origin
Cornelia, GA
Morning in Cornelia on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cornelia, GA to Alpharetta, GA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cornelia, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Cornelia to Alpharetta, you are facing a 60.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes. This trip is best suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to complete without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you will stay within the Southeast region for the duration of your travel. It is a straightforward connection between these two Georgia locations, perfect for those who prefer local navigation over highway driving.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| Cornelia Highway | 13 mi | 15m |
| Dawsonville Highway | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Keith Bridge Road | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Tommy Irwin Parkway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Level Grove Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Turner McDonald Parkway
— 16.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornelia, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto US 441 BUS; GA 105
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street Northwest
3
Turn right onto Irvin Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Irvin Street
4
Turn right onto Level Grove Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Level Grove Road
5
Continue on Old Level Grove Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Level Grove Road
6
Continue on Level Grove Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Level Grove Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
8
Merge onto US 23; GA 365
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Tommy Irwin Parkway
9
Continue on US 23; GA 365
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Cornelia Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 24
Toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville, Cumming
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
203 ft
·
5 sec
Toward GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, New Holland, Jesse Jewell Parkway, National Forest, Atlanta Botanical Garden
Use the right lane.
12
Turn slight right onto US 129; GA 369
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto GA 53 Connector
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John W Morrow Parkway
14
Continue on GA 53 Connector
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Dawsonville Highway
15
Turn left onto GA 306
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Keith Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 19; GA 400
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 10
Toward Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
144 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Ameris Bank, Amphitheater
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto GA 120
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
23
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Cornelia, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 21.2 and 59.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville, Cumming
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 24
Toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville,...
9
21.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, New Holland, Jesse Jewell Parkway, National Forest, Atlanta Botanical Garden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, N...
7
42.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Turn left toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
8
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta
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 10
Toward Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta
9
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Ameris Bank, Amphitheater
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Ameris Bank, Amphitheater
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.59 one way
$19.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.35 | $22.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Alpharetta, GA
Morning in Alpharetta on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Oakwood, GA
31 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
23 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
1h 23m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will navigate through roads like Main Street Northwest, Irvin Street, and Level Grove Road, which require your full attention behind the wheel. Since the path is composed of local thoroughfares, you won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed travel. Instead, the personality of this drive is defined by frequent turns and the pace of local traffic. Prepare for a more hands-on experience as you transition from Cornelia toward Alpharetta.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Turner McDonald Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 21.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,520 ft
1,013 ft
Total Climb
447 ft
Total Descent
834 ft
Highest Point
1,520 ft
Elevation Range
508 ft
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 Cornelia, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Cumming, New Holland, National Forest and Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Cumming
21.2 mi in
|
~26m
New Holland
21.4 mi in
|
~26m
National Forest
21.4 mi in
|
~26m
Atlanta Botanical Garden
21.4 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 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 Alpharetta, 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 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alpharetta, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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