Origin
Jesup, GA
Late night in Jesup on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jesup, 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
5h 18m
Distance
259.6 mi
418 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 6m
★
6 AM
5h 19m
8 AM
5h 46m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jesup, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Jesup to Alpharetta covers 262.8 miles and takes approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes of drive time. This journey is best suited for a single-day trip, as the duration is manageable for a dedicated driver. You should budget about $42 for fuel to complete this transit across Georgia. Since the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you will experience a more grounded transition from the Southeast region toward your destination. It is a straightforward trip that avoids the high-speed monotony of large highways, making it a practical choice if you prefer a slower, more deliberate pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.8 miles from Jesup, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 84.9 mi | 1h 35m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 65.2 mi | 1h 9m |
| Odum Highway | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| Golden Isles Highway East | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 11 mi | 13m |
| Cedar Crossing Road | 10.4 mi | 21m |
| 135 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 84.9 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jesup, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on West Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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West Cherry Street
2
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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North 4th Street
3
Turn left onto US 341; GA 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pine Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 341; GA 27
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Cherry Street
5
Continue on US 341; GA 27
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Odum Highway
6
Continue on US 341; GA 27
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
7
Continue on US 341; GA 27
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Odum Highway
8
Continue on US 341; GA 27
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Golden Isles Highway East
9
Continue on US 341; GA 27
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Parker Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 1; GA 4; GA 15
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Boulevard
12
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hatch Parkway North
13
Continue on US 1; 4; 15
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hatch Parkway
14
Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; GA 4; GA 15
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 1/GA 4
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 1/GA 4
16
Turn left onto Cedar Crossing Road
10 mi
·
21 min
·
Cedar Crossing Road
17
Continue on East Broad Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broad Street
18
Turn left onto 135
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Broad Street
19
Continue on 135
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
135
20
Keep slight left at fork onto 135
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
135
21
Continue on GA 15; GA 29
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
James Street
22
Continue on GA 15; GA 29
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Main Street
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
Use the left lane.
24
Merge onto I 16
65 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
25
Continue on I 16; GA 540
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Merge onto I 75
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
30
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on GA 400
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 9
Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
34
Turn left onto GA 120
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
35
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
36
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
37
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 35 minute duration, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic congestion in the areas you will pass through. You have the flexibility to complete this in one day, so plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and reset. Because you are relying entirely on local roads, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge; while $42 is the estimated cost, local stops may have fluctuating prices compared to major highway travel centers. My top tip for this route is to prioritize your navigation apps, as the turn-heavy nature of these specific local streets requires constant adjustments that can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129.8 miles from Jesup, GA, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 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 57 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.8 miles or 2h 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 4h 19m
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 Jesup, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jesup, GA
This is one driving day of about 259.6 miles and 5h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Jesup, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 84.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.8 miles from Jesup, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.9 miles.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 257.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 341; GA 27 / West Pine Street
Turn left onto US 341; GA 27 / West Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
151.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
8
214 mi into trip
|
~4h 20m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
9
239.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 52m 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
257.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 14m 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
$40.60 one way
$81.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $44.39 | $88.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $48.05 | $96.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.32 | $114.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.26 | $12.46 |
| Efficient EV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.72 | $10.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.8 | 1 | $36.34 | $16.61 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Alpharetta on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
W 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
34 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
5h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 232.8
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 152.2
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
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,...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
$5
near mile 250.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a typical interstate commute, this route features zero highway miles, focusing instead on local infrastructure like North 4th Street, West Pine Street, and West Cherry Street. Navigating these local roads means you will encounter frequent intersections and turning points throughout the 262.8-mile journey. The character of the drive remains consistent, favoring technical navigation over long, uninterrupted stretches. You should be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that requires you to stay alert through every turn.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 341; GA 27 / West Pine Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 259.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 341; GA 27 / West Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 151.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 214 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Jesup, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.
Birmingham
214 mi in
|
~4h 20m
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via I 75
Cumming
239.5 mi in
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~4h 52m
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via GA 400
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 18m. Total distance: 259.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 341; GA 27 / West Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 151.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 214 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Alpharetta, GA before the return drive.
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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