Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Afternoon in Alpharetta on Friday
Local time
1:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Auburn, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpharetta, GA
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Auburn, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Auburn, GA covers 31.5 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Duluth Highway, University Parkway, State Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Duluth Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Auburn, GA covers 31.5 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Duluth Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 9 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (State Bridge Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (Howell Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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GA 9 / South Main Street
Turn left onto GA 9 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
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State Bridge Road
Keep slight right at fork onto State Bridge Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
10 mi into trip
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~18m in
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Howell Ferry Road
Turn left onto Howell Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.7 mi into trip
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~20m in
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West Lawrenceville Street
Enter roundabout onto West Lawrenceville Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
19.5 mi into trip
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~34m in
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US 29; GA 8
Take the ramp onto US 29; GA 8 toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Wi...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth Highway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| University Parkway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| State Bridge Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Winder Highway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Atlanta Highway Northwest | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Lawrenceville Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Duluth Highway
— 8.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Auburn, GA.
1
Start on Academy Street
139 ft
·
11 sec
·
Academy Street
2
Turn left onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto GA 120
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on GA 120
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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State Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto State Bridge Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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State Bridge Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Hill Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Howell Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Howell Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on McClure Bridge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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McClure Bridge Road
9
Enter roundabout onto West Lawrenceville Street
129 ft
·
3 sec
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West Lawrenceville Street
10
Continue on West Lawrenceville Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West Lawrenceville Street
11
Continue on GA 120
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Duluth Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp onto US 29; GA 8
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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US 29; GA 8
Toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto GA 316; US 29; GA 8
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
University Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto US 29 Business; GA 8
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Winder Highway
15
Continue on GA 8
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlanta Highway Northwest
16
Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road
302 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mount Moriah Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
83 ft
·
2 sec
·
4th Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
4th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Auburn, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.93 one way
$9.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Auburn, GA
Afternoon in Auburn on Friday
Local time
1:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
27 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
52m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Auburn, GA covers 31.5 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Duluth Highway, University Parkway, State Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Alpharetta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (State Bridge Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (Howell Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alpharetta, GA to Auburn, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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