Origin
Douglasville, GA
Afternoon in Douglasville on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Douglasville, GA to Alpharetta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Douglasville, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
This 44-mile drive from Douglasville, GA to Alpharetta, GA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 58 minutes. You'll spend about 52% of your time on highways, with a projected fuel cost of $7. The route offers a mixed driving experience, primarily utilizing the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter and the Tom Murphy Freeway. Given its short duration and location within the Southeast region, this is a straightforward journey perfect for a quick transit or an add-on to a larger itinerary. You won't need an overnight stop for this segment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 12.9 mi | 15m |
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| US 19 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest | 2 mi | 3m |
| Fairburn Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Haynes Bridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 12.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglasville, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on US 78; GA 5; GA 8
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
2
Turn right onto Fairburn Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairburn Road
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on GA 92
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairburn Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 20 East
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 20
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 49
Toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on GA 70
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on GA 70
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto US 78; US 278; GA 8
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 285 North
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 285
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26-27
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 19
Exit 27
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 19
Toward GA 400 North
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 9
Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto GA 120
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
21
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Douglasville, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 13 and 41.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
13 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
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 49
Toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fult...
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn left toward I 285 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 North
8
29.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
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 26-27
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
9
30.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 27
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
8
41.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge 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 9
Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.88 one way
$13.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.52 | $15.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.14 | $16.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Alpharetta on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 drive that blends highway speeds with some city-influenced stretches. Over half of your journey, 52% to be exact, will be on major roadways. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 12.9 miles on the Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, offering a chance to settle into a consistent pace. The Tom Murphy Freeway and Turner McDonald Parkway contribute to the overall mixed profile, meaning you'll transition between faster, more direct travel and potentially more complex interchanges as you navigate towards Alpharetta. It's not a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a varied experience.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
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 13 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 16 decision points packed into just 44 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 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.
On the drive from Douglasville, GA to Alpharetta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Fulton County Airport along the way.
Fulton County Airport
13 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 44 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. 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 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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