Origin
Winder, GA
Late night in Winder on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winder, 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
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winder, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 40.8 miles, this route from Winder to Alpharetta is a straightforward journey through the Southeast that typically takes about 57 minutes to complete. Because the drive is short, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the trip. Navigating this path involves local roads like Patrick Mill Road, Bill Rutledge Road, and the West Winder Bypass. It is a practical, efficient way to connect these two Georgia hubs without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Parkway | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| US 29 | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| State Bridge Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Bill Rutledge Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Pleasant Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Patrick Mill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| McClure Bridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
University Parkway
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winder, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on GA 11; GA 53; GA 211
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto Patrick Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Patrick Mill Road
3
Continue on Bill Rutledge Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Bill Rutledge Road
4
Turn left onto West Winder Bypass
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Winder Bypass
5
Continue on Patrick Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Patrick Mill Road
6
Turn right onto US 29; GA 316
13 mi
·
16 min
·
University Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 29; GA 8
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
US 29; GA 8
Toward GA 120, US 29 South, GA 8 South: Duluth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lawrenceville Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto McClure Bridge Road
222 ft
·
6 sec
·
McClure Bridge Road
10
Continue on McClure Bridge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McClure Bridge Road
11
Continue on Howell Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Howell Ferry Road
12
Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Hill Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on State Bridge Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on GA 120
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
17
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Winder, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 11; GA 53; GA 211 / Broad Street
Depart onto GA 11; GA 53; GA 211 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
5.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
|
US 29; GA 316 / University Parkway
Turn right onto US 29; GA 316 / University Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
18.4 mi into trip
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~26m in
|
US 29; GA 8
Take the exit onto US 29; GA 8 toward GA 120, US 29 South, GA 8 South: Duluth
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 120, US 29 South, GA 8 South: Duluth
4
27.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
McClure Bridge Road
Enter roundabout onto McClure Bridge Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
28.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Pleasant Hill Road
Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.96 one way
$11.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
20 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 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. The experience is defined by the winding nature of local connectors, which provide a different pace compared to a monotonous highway grind. Because the drive is exclusively on local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions throughout the 40.8-mile stretch.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on University Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on University Parkway and US 29. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 11; GA 53; GA 211 / Broad Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (GA 11; GA 53; GA 211 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (US 29; GA 316 / University Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (US 29; GA 8): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 1h. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on University Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 11; GA 53; GA 211 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (US 29; GA 316 / University Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (US 29; GA 8): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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