Kingsland, GA to Alpharetta, GA is 331.8 miles and takes about 6h 36m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region up towards the Atlanta metro area. Given its length and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive for a single day. Plan for a relatively efficient trip with minimal detours off the main thoroughfares.
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
165.9 miles from Kingsland, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75 Business
92.3 mi
1h 38m
I 75
72.3 mi
1h 21m
US 82
55.8 mi
1h 9m
US 1
33.9 mi
41m
West King Street
18.8 mi
28m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi
13m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 75 Business
— 92.3 mi, about 1h 38m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 143 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,931 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,874
Quietest
2 AM
~829 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsland, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
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Start on GA 40
123 ft·4 sec·East King Avenue
2
Continue on GA 40
19 mi·28 min·West King Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto GA 40 Connector
1.3 mi·2 min·Indian Trail
4
Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
1.7 mi·2 min·US 1; US 23; US 301; GA 4; GA 15; GA 23; GA 121
5
Continue on US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121
32 mi·39 min·US 1; US 23; GA 4; GA 15; GA 121
Toward US 1 North, US 23 North: WaycrossUse the straight lane.
6
Continue on Carswell Avenue
3.7 mi·6 min·Carswell Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 1; US 23; US 82; GA 4; GA 520
5.6 mi·6 min·South Georgia Parkway
8
Continue on US 82; GA 520
6.6 mi·7 min·Albany Highway
9
Continue on US 82; GA 520
3.4 mi·3 min·US 82; GA 520
10
Continue on US 82; GA 520
5.1 mi·6 min·US 82; GA 520
11
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.6 mi·5 min·US 82; GA 520
12
Continue on US 82; GA 520
4.5 mi·6 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 82; GA 520
21 mi·24 min·US 82; GA 520
14
Continue on US 82; GA 520
0.7 mi·1 min·US 82; GA 520
15
Continue on US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
1.1 mi·1 min·US 82; US 129; GA 11; GA 520
16
Continue on US 82; GA 520
15 mi·18 min·US 82; GA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
0.7 mi·1 min·US 82; US 319; GA 35; GA 520
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit onto East 2nd Street
1.0 mi·2 min·East 2nd Street
19
Turn right onto Forrest Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Forrest Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 41; I 75 Business; GA 7
459 ft·11 sec·West 12th Street
21
Continue on US 41; I 75 Business; GA 7
0.7 mi·1 min·US Highway 41 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Take the ramp onto I 75 Business
92 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 75 Business
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156Toward I 475 North: AtlantaUse the slight left lane.
24
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
23 mi·28 min·I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, BirminghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi·3 min·Northeast Expressway
Exit 251BToward I 85 North: Greenville
27
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.
28
Continue on GA 400
11 mi·13 min·Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 9Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Haynes Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
31
Turn left onto GA 120
0.2 mi·21 sec·Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi·52 sec·South Main Street
33
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft·3 sec·Academy Street
34
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Trip Plan
For this 6.5-hour drive, departing Kingsland in the morning, around 8-9 AM, should get you to Alpharetta before evening. With only one recommended stop, you can be flexible with your timing, but consider a break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the 92.3-mile stretch on I 75 Business, as fuel stops can become less frequent in certain sections. The estimated $55 fuel cost is a good budget baseline.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.9 miles from Kingsland, GA, or about 3h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.3 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 73 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.9 miles or 3h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 22m
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 Kingsland, 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 Kingsland, GA
This is one driving day of about 331.8 miles and 6h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Kingsland, 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 Business for about 92.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Final third
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
$10 to $20
Warner Robins, Georgia
Hours: 6–10 AM
+14789711550
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 220.8 and 329.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
220.8 mi into trip|~4h 27m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
8
286.1 mi into trip|~5h 38m 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
6
308.9 mi into trip|~6h 6m 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
311.6 mi into trip|~6h 10m 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
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329.7 mi into trip|~6h 32m 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
$48.99 one way
$97.97 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$53.83
$107.67
premium
$4.49
$58.68
$117.36
diesel
$4.80
$62.65
$125.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.5
1
$34.84
$15.93
Efficient EV
83
0
$29.03
$13.27
EV Truck/SUV
132.7
1
$46.45
$21.24
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Kingsland, GA
Afternoon
in Kingsland on Saturday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 to 9 mph31% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 7:49AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Destination
Alpharetta, GA
Afternoon
in Alpharetta on Saturday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 to 10 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 7:49AM EDT until July 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
93°F
Abbeville, GA
166 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
3 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
6h 36m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 308.9
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,...
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 228.8
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man an...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 85% of this 331.8-mile drive on highways, primarily I 75. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 92.3 miles, also on I 75 Business. Expect to encounter a higher density of exits as you approach the Atlanta metropolitan area. Surface roads become more prominent closer to Kingsland and Alpharetta.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.3 mi on I 75 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 Business and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 220.8 miles in near I 475 / Larry Justice Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 331.8 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 220.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 286.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 308.9 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,134 ft34 ft
Total Climb
1,152 ft
Total Descent
52 ft
Highest Point
1,134 ft
~331.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,100 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kingsland, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 36m. Total distance: 331.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 92.3 miles on I 75 Business. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 33 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 33 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 220.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 286.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 308.9 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 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.
