Origin
Tucker, GA
Late night in Tucker on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tucker, 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
32m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tucker, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
Tucker, GA to Alpharetta, GA is 24.5 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Turner McDonald Parkway and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and the state of Georgia. Expect a mixed drive that blends highway and local road elements. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick commute or an easy start to a longer journey, offering practical transit between two areas of the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Lavista Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Haynes Bridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Academy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fellowship Road | <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 Tucker, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on Fellowship Road
65 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fellowship Road
2
Turn left onto GA 236
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lavista Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 285 North
4
Merge onto I 285
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 236 / Lavista Road
Turn left onto GA 236 / Lavista Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
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.
Toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Du...
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South:...
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m 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...
8
22.5 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
3:34 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
31 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
32m 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 38% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.1 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway, offering a period of consistent driving. As you progress, the route transitions, likely moving from more direct parkway segments to sections that involve navigating through more developed areas. The "mixed drive" profile suggests you'll be shifting between quicker highway speeds and potentially slower, more signal-heavy city streets.
38% 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?
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 early in the drive near GA 236 / Lavista Road.
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 11 decision points packed into just 24.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 236 / Lavista Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Tucker, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Dahlonega and Atlanta.
Dahlonega
10.3 mi in
|
~13m
Atlanta
10.3 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). 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: near the start (GA 236 / Lavista Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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