Origin
Dawsonville, GA
Morning in Dawsonville on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dawsonville, 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
44m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dawsonville, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
This 33.8-mile drive from Dawsonville, GA to Alpharetta, GA takes approximately 40 minutes and is a great option for a single day trip. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel as you navigate through the Southeast region of Georgia. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $5, making it an economical choice. Since it’s a quick trip, you’ll have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience. This route is best suited for those who prefer a direct, turn-heavy local experience over a high-speed transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| GA 53 | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| GA 9 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Academy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 25.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dawsonville, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on GA 9; GA 53
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
GA 9; GA 53
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn slight right onto GA 53
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
GA 53
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn right onto US 19; GA 400
25 mi
·
29 min
·
US 19; GA 400
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 10
Toward Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
144 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Ameris Bank, Amphitheater
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto GA 120
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
8
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
9
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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GA 9; GA 53
Depart onto GA 9; GA 53
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 19; GA 400
Turn right onto US 19; GA 400
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
31.7 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
32 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
5
32 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
GA 120 / Old Milton Parkway
Merge onto GA 120 / Old Milton Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
22 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
44m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches as the journey is broken up by frequent turns. The main roads you'll be on include Old Milton Parkway, Ameris Bank, and South Main Street. Expect a driving experience that feels more integrated with local traffic and town centers, rather than a continuous flow on a major highway. The pace will likely be slower and more deliberate.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and GA 53. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9; GA 53.
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 33.7 miles you will encounter 7 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; GA 53): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 19; GA 400): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 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 Dawsonville, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Ameris Bank and Amphitheater.
Ameris Bank
32 mi in
|
~41m
Amphitheater
32 mi in
|
~41m
About the Cities
Starting in Dawsonville, GA
Full guide →Dawsonville is a city in Georgia's Historic High Country.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on US 19. 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: near the start (GA 9; GA 53): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 19; GA 400): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 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 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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