Origin
North Atlanta, GA
Late night in North Atlanta on Sunday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Atlanta, 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
27m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Atlanta, GA
Kelly
Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
North Atlanta, GA to Alpharetta, GA is 18.2 miles and takes about 27m via Turner McDonald Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically Georgia, making it an easy local excursion. The drive is a mixed bag, offering both highway speeds and more local road navigation. It's a practical route for a quick trip, ideal for those looking to cover a short distance without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Haynes Bridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Peachtree Road Northeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Johnson Ferry Road Northeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Academy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Turner McDonald Parkway
— 9.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Atlanta, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on GA 141
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Peachtree Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
3
Turn slight left onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
474 ft
·
11 sec
·
Johnson Ferry Road Northeast
4
Continue on Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 285 West
Use the slight left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
Toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
2.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 9
Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto GA 120
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
14
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 285 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 West
8
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, US 19 North:...
8
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahl...
5
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge onto US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
4:50 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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?
This drive features a 51% highway share, meaning you'll experience a good balance of faster-paced travel and local road driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.1 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway. As you transition between Turner McDonald Parkway, Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, and Haynes Bridge Road, expect the character of the drive to shift from more open routes to potentially busier, more developed areas. This mixed profile keeps things interesting without being overly demanding.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 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?
8/10
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 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles: 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 North Atlanta, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Dahlonega and Atlanta.
Dahlonega
4.4 mi in
|
~9m
Atlanta
4.4 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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