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Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Baldwin, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

60.6 mi

98 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in north Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Alpharetta, GA

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Downtown Baldwin, GA, GA

Baldwin, GA

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Baldwin, GA covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Turner McDonald Parkway, Cornelia Highway, Dawsonville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Turner McDonald Parkway 16.2 mi 18m
Cornelia Highway 12.8 mi 14m
Dawsonville Highway 9.9 mi 14m
Keith Bridge Road 7.7 mi 11m
Tommy Irwin Parkway 4.6 mi 5m
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest 2.9 mi 5m
Old Milton Parkway 1.5 mi 2m
Duncan Bridge Road 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Turner McDonald Parkway — 16.2 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Baldwin, GA.

1

Start on Academy Street

139 ft · 11 sec · Academy Street
2

Turn left onto GA 9

0.3 mi · 31 sec · South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto GA 120

1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto US 19; GA 400

16 mi · 18 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Exit 17 Toward GA 306: Gainesville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

87 ft · 3 sec
Use the left lane.
8

Turn right onto GA 306

7.7 mi · 11 min · Keith Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto GA 53

9.9 mi · 14 min · Dawsonville Highway
Use the right lane.
10

Continue on GA 53 Connector

0.7 mi · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway
11

Turn left onto GA 60; GA 369

2.9 mi · 5 min · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 129; GA 369

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast
13

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward US 23 North Use the left lane.
14

Continue on US 23; GA 365

13 mi · 14 min · Cornelia Highway
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on US 23; GA 365

4.6 mi · 5 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway
16

Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Duncan Bridge Road
17

Turn left onto Willingham Avenue

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Willingham Avenue
18

Continue on Willingham Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Willingham Street
19

Continue on Willingham Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Willingham Avenue
20

Continue on Willingham Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Willingham Street
21

Continue on Willingham Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Willingham Avenue
22

Turn right onto Stonepile Street

31 ft · 1 sec · Stonepile Street
23

Arrive at destination

Stonepile Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Oakwood, GA, GA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakwood, GA

30 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

Buford, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Alpharetta, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.4 — 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 9 / South Main Street

Turn left onto GA 9 / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Turn left toward US 19 North, GA 400 North

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North
7
18.4 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward GA 306: Gainesville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17 Toward GA 306: Gainesville
6
18.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
26.4 mi into trip | ~35m in | GA 53 / Dawsonville Highway

Turn right onto GA 53 / Dawsonville Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.48 one way

$18.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.36 $20.72
premium $4.70 $11.22 $22.43
diesel $5.61 $13.38 $26.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.2 0 $6.36 $2.91
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.30 $2.42
EV Truck/SUV 24.2 0 $8.48 $3.88

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Alpharetta, GA

Afternoon in Alpharetta on Saturday

Local time

1:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Baldwin, GA

Afternoon in Baldwin on Saturday

Local time

1:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

54°F

Oakwood, GA

30 mi in

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

3 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

1h 23m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

60.6 mi in 1h 23m — 43% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Turner McDonald Parkway.

43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Turner McDonald Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 9 / South Main Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). 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 16.2 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 Baldwin, 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 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Baldwin, GA before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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