Origin
Mableton, GA
Late night in Mableton on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mableton, 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
45m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mableton, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Mableton to Alpharetta, you are looking at a straightforward 30.7-mile local trek across the Southeast region. Expect to spend about 42 minutes behind the wheel for this journey, which is easily manageable as a single-day trip. Since the drive consists entirely of local roads without any highway segments, you won't need to worry about complex route planning or overnight stops. Budgeting just $5 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical commute or visit. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects two distinct areas of Georgia without the stress of long-distance highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Fontaine Road Southwest | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| US 19 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East-West Connector | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Haynes Bridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Atlanta Road Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Parkway Southeast | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Turner McDonald Parkway
— 9.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mableton, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on this road
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
64 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto US 78; US 278; GA 8
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest
4
Turn left onto Floyd Road Southwest
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Floyd Road Southwest
5
Turn right onto Fontaine Road Southwest
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Fontaine Road Southwest
6
Turn right onto East-West Connector
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East-West Connector
7
Continue on Cumberland Parkway Southeast
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Cumberland Parkway Southeast
8
Turn right onto Atlanta Road Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlanta Road Southeast
Use the right lane.
9
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 285 North
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 285
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26-27
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 19
Exit 27
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 19
Toward GA 400 North
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 9
Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto GA 120
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
20
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Mableton, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn sharp left toward I 285 North
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 North
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
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 26-27
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
9
16.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 27
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
7
17.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 toward GA 400 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GA 400 North
8
28.5 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$4.79 one way
$9.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
45m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will navigate via Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest, Floyd Road Southwest, and Fontaine Road Southwest, meaning your route is 0% highway. Because this is entirely local driving, you won't experience long, uninterrupted stretches of road; instead, you will encounter frequent turns and varying traffic patterns. The character of the drive remains consistent throughout the 30.7 miles as you transition between local corridors. Expect a more hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged as you wind through the local landscape.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Turner McDonald Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles (US 19): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway. 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 7 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles (US 19): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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