Origin
Locust Grove, GA
Late night in Locust Grove on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Locust Grove, 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
1h 18m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Locust Grove, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Locust Grove to Alpharetta, you are looking at a 62.3-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 18 minutes. This route is designed as a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Because you are traveling entirely within the Southeast region of Georgia, you will not need to worry about complex regional transitions or overnight stays. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this direct transit. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick visit, the efficiency of this path allows for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 38 mi | 45m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 11 mi | 13m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Haynes Bridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Bill Gardner Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 23 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 38 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on North Jackson Street
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Jackson Street
2
Turn right onto US 23; GA 42
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 23; GA 42
3
Turn left onto Bill Gardner Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill Gardner Parkway
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 75 North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 75
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
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.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
8
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.
9
Continue on GA 400
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 9
Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
2 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Locust Grove, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 60.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North
8
16.7 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
39.5 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
42.1 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 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 | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
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.
Destination
Alpharetta, GA
Late night in Alpharetta on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
W 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 5:50AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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
4 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
1h 18m 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 highly efficient commute, as 96% of this 62.3-mile route consists of major highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-75, the Turner McDonald Parkway, and the T. Harvey Mathis Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-75, where you will cover 38 miles of highway before transitioning to the parkway systems. This is not a winding backroads excursion; instead, it is a focused, interstate-heavy drive that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity. Behind the wheel, you will experience a consistent rhythm as you move through the Atlanta metropolitan area's arterial road network.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Turner McDonald Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.5 miles (I 85 / Northeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,134 ft
746 ft
Total Climb
616 ft
Total Descent
318 ft
Highest Point
1,134 ft
~62.3 mi in
Elevation Range
388 ft
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 Locust Grove, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.
Birmingham
16.7 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 75
Cumming
42.1 mi in
|
~51m
|
via GA 400
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38 miles on I 75. 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.5 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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