Origin
Woodstock, GA
Late night in Woodstock on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodstock, 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
29m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodstock, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Woodstock and Alpharetta, Georgia, you are in for a quick 16.3-mile trip that typically takes about 29 minutes. Because of the short distance, this is an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. You can expect to spend approximately $3 on fuel for the entire journey, making it a very budget-friendly transit through the Southeast. Your path will primarily follow Arnold Mill Road, Rucker Road, and Old Milton Parkway. Since the trip is straightforward and brief, it is best suited for those who prefer navigating local roads over long-haul highway driving.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Mill Road | 11.9 mi | 20m |
| Rucker Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Houze Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hickory Flat Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Academy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Arnold Mill Road
— 11.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on CR 1061
65 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR 777
8.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Arnold Mill Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto GA 140
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hickory Flat Highway
4
Continue on GA 140
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Arnold Mill Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on GA 140
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Houze Road
6
Turn left onto Rucker Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Rucker Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rucker Road
8
Continue on Rucker Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rucker Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rucker Road
10
Continue on Rucker Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rucker Road
11
Continue on Old Milton Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
12
Turn left onto GA 9
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
14
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.3 — 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
|
CR 777 / Arnold Mill Road
Turn left onto CR 777 / Arnold Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Rucker Road
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Rucker Road
Enter roundabout onto Rucker Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
GA 9 / South Main Street
Turn left onto GA 9 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
16.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Academy Street
Turn right onto Academy Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.79 | $5.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 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 | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
4:13 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
21 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
29m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate experience. With only 5% of the route involving highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time on winding surface streets. You will tackle a significant 11.9-mile stretch along Arnold Mill Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition between these local roads, the driving environment remains consistent and manageable. This is a technical, low-speed route that rewards drivers who prefer staying off the major interstates.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on Arnold Mill Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 777 / Arnold Mill Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 777 / Arnold Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (Rucker Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.5 miles (Rucker Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Woodstock, GA
Full guide →Woodstock is a city in Cherokee County, in Central Georgia, USA. It had a population of 33,000 in 2019, and is 8.8 square miles in size.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on Arnold Mill Road. 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 (CR 777 / Arnold Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (Rucker Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.5 miles (Rucker Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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