Quitman, GA to Alpharetta, GA is 255.6 miles and takes about 4h 55m via I 75 and Adel Highway, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a mostly highway experience, making it a straightforward trip. With a recommended one-day drive, you can easily complete this route without needing an overnight stay.
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
127.8 miles from Quitman, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
188.9 mi
3h 26m
Adel Highway
16.2 mi
22m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi
13m
Quitman Highway
7.8 mi
11m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi
8m
Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi
3m
1st Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 188.9 mi, about 3h 26m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 296 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,873 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,953
Quietest
2 AM
~818 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Quitman, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
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Start on US 84; US 221; GA 38; GA 76; GA 333
0.2 mi·27 sec·East Screven Street
2
Turn left onto GA 76; GA 333
0.9 mi·1 min·North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto GA 76
0.7 mi·1 min·East Courtland Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on GA 76
9.9 mi·13 min·Adel Highway
5
Continue on GA 76
1.5 mi·2 min·1st Street
6
Continue on GA 76
6.2 mi·8 min·Adel Highway
7
Continue on GA 76
7.8 mi·11 min·Quitman Highway
8
Turn slight left
289 ft·10 sec
Toward GA 37 West
9
Turn straight onto GA 37
0.3 mi·36 sec·West 4th Street
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I-75 North: Macon
11
Merge onto I 75
117 mi·2 hr 5 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi·3 min·Northeast Expressway
Exit 251BToward I 85 North: Greenville
16
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.
17
Continue on GA 400
11 mi·13 min·Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 9Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Haynes Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto GA 120
0.2 mi·21 sec·Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi·52 sec·South Main Street
22
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft·3 sec·Academy Street
23
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 55m drive time, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Alpharetta. Consider a single stop for fuel and a break midway, perhaps around the 188.9-mile mark on I 75, to break up the longest stretch. The fuel cost is estimated at $39, so factor that into your budget. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility in your departure time and stop planning, but be aware of potential traffic as you get closer to the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 127.8 miles from Quitman, GA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 188.9 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 56 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.8 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 56m
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 Quitman, 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 Quitman, GA
This is one driving day of about 255.6 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Quitman, 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 for about 188.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 253.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street
Turn left onto GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
144.7 mi into trip|~2h 45m 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
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210 mi into trip|~3h 56m 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
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235.5 mi into trip|~4h 28m 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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253.6 mi into trip|~4h 51m 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
$40.60 one way
$81.21 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$44.28
$88.55
premium
$4.78
$48.10
$96.20
diesel
$6.18
$62.18
$124.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Tesla Supercharger
Tifton, Georgia
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tifton, Georgia
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Tifton, Georgia
Blink
1 DCFC
Tesla: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.7
0
$26.84
$12.27
Efficient EV
63.9
0
$22.37
$10.22
EV Truck/SUV
102.2
1
$35.78
$16.36
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Quitman, GA
Morning
in Quitman on Saturday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
NNW 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 17 at 4:53AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:32AM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Destination
Alpharetta, GA
Morning
in Alpharetta on Saturday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
NW 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 17 at 4:53AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:32AM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
48°F
Jackson, GA
128 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
12 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
4h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 229.2
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 149.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 82% of the drive on major roads like I 75. You'll experience a long stretch of 188.9 miles on I 75, indicating extended highway cruising. The route transitions to surface roads, like Adel Highway and Larry Justice Highway, for the remaining portion. Be prepared for the increasing number of exits as you approach your destination.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 188.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Adel Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 255.6 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 0.2 miles (GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 144.7 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 210 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,134 ft202 ft
Total Climb
1,105 ft
Total Descent
173 ft
Highest Point
1,134 ft
~255.6 mi in
Elevation Range
932 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Quitman, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 255.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 188.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 30 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 30 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (GA 76; GA 333 / North Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 144.7 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 210 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Alpharetta, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
