Origin
Lilburn, GA
Late night in Lilburn on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lilburn, 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
33m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lilburn, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
This 19.1-mile journey from Lilburn, GA to Alpharetta, GA is a straightforward local drive, estimated to take about 33 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it's an easy day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Haynes Bridge Road, and Holcomb Bridge Road, offering a familiar Southeast driving experience. Given its short distance and local road focus, you'll find this drive to be a quick and convenient way to navigate between these two Georgia communities. It's perfect for a quick errand or a short commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Carter Boulevard | 5 mi | 7m |
| Haynes Bridge Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Nesbit Ferry Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Rockbridge Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lawrenceville Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Old Alabama Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lilburn, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on Church Street Northwest
292 ft
·
14 sec
·
Church Street Northwest
2
Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest
108 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pine Street Northwest
3
Turn left onto US 29; GA 8
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrenceville Highway
4
Turn straight
284 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn slight right onto Rockbridge Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Rockbridge Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto Jimmy Carter Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
7
Continue on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 140
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Nesbit Ferry Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Nesbit Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Old Alabama Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Old Alabama Road
11
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto GA 120
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
15
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pine Street Northwest
Turn right onto Pine Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Nesbit Ferry Road
Turn right onto Nesbit Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Haynes Bridge Road
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
GA 120 / Old Milton Parkway
Turn left onto GA 120 / Old Milton Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
19.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Academy Street
Turn right onto Academy Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Alpharetta on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
NE 0 to 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
18 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
33m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 19.1-mile trip, with 100% of it on local roads rather than highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles along Jimmy Carter Boulevard. As you progress, the road will weave through suburban landscapes, characterized by frequent intersections and traffic signals. This isn't a high-speed highway experience; rather, it's a more engaged drive that requires attention to local traffic patterns and turns. You'll be navigating typical urban and suburban arteries for the entire duration.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Jimmy Carter Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pine Street Northwest.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 19.1 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: at 0.1 miles (Pine Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Nesbit Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (Haynes Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Lilburn, GA
Full guide →Founded 1890
Lilburn is a city in the Metro Atlanta region of Georgia.
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 33m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Jimmy Carter Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Pine Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Nesbit Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles (Haynes Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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