Griffin to Alpharetta is 63.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes via US 19 and I-75, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily on highways connecting two points within Georgia's Southeast region. Given its short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick relocation or a simple transit between these two cities. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it a practical choice for efficient travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.8 miles from Griffin, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 19
15.6 mi
23m
I 75
14.8 mi
18m
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi
13m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi
8m
North Expressway
6.4 mi
9m
Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi
3m
Experiment Street
1.8 mi
3m
Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 19
— 15.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffin, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on US 19 Business; US 41 Business; GA 155
381 ft·16 sec·State Street
2
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
516 ft·16 sec·West Poplar Street
3
Turn right onto South 8th Street
0.3 mi·1 min·South 8th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto West Broad Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·West Broad Street
5
Continue on Experiment Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Experiment Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Experiment Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Experiment Street
7
Continue on McIntosh Road
0.4 mi·40 sec·McIntosh Road
8
Turn right onto US 19; US 41; GA 3
6.4 mi·9 min·North Expressway
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 19; US 41; GA 3
3.1 mi·4 min·US 19; US 41; GA 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 19; US 41; GA 3
13 mi·19 min·US 19; US 41; GA 3
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Tara Boulevard
0.4 mi·47 sec·Tara Boulevard
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 NorthUse the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 75
15 mi·18 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi·3 min·Northeast Expressway
Exit 251BToward I 85 North: Greenville
15
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400
7.1 mi·8 min·T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Exit 87Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, CummingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on GA 400
11 mi·13 min·Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 9Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Haynes Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto GA 120
0.2 mi·21 sec·Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi·52 sec·South Main Street
21
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft·3 sec·Academy Street
22
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 1 hour 30 minute drive, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. Leaving Griffin in the morning or mid-afternoon should allow you to arrive in Alpharetta with plenty of daylight remaining. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, you likely won't need to worry about finding a gas station mid-trip, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for the transition from US 19 onto I-75, as this is where the character of the drive shifts to higher speeds.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.8 miles from Griffin, GA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.8 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alpharetta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Griffin, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Griffin, GA
This is one driving day of about 63.7 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Griffin, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 19 for about 15.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 61.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Poplar Street
Turn right onto West Poplar Street
Navigation decision point
6
25.3 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North
6
40.9 mi into trip|~59m in|I 85 / Northeast Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 / Northeast Expressway toward I 85 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
9
43.5 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
8
61.6 mi into trip|~1h 26m 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
$9.96 one way
$19.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$10.89
$21.78
premium
$4.70
$11.79
$23.58
diesel
$5.61
$14.06
$28.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.1
0
$6.69
$3.06
Efficient EV
15.9
0
$5.57
$2.55
EV Truck/SUV
25.5
0
$8.92
$4.08
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Griffin, GA
Late night
in Griffin on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Alpharetta, GA
Late night
in Alpharetta on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
32 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1h 30m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of the drive taking place on interstates and major roadways. Expect a consistent pace for much of the journey, especially on I-75. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.6 miles on US 19, offering a good segment of steady driving before merging onto faster routes. The profile suggests a drive characterized by smooth, high-speed travel rather than winding backroads.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on US 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Poplar Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 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: at 0.1 miles (West Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Griffin, GA to Alpharetta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Cumming along the way.
Cumming
43.5 mi in|~1h 3m|via GA 400
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 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: at 0.1 miles (West Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. 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.
