Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Evening in Alpharetta on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Bloomingdale, GA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 54m
Distance
263 mi
423 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 41m
★
6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 4m
12 PM
5h 1m
3 PM
5h 5m
5 PM
5h 20m
8 PM
4h 46m
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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Bloomingdale, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Bloomingdale, GA covers 263 miles and takes about 4h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Old Milton Parkway, Haynes Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.5 miles from Alpharetta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 54m drive with frequent turns across 263 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alpharetta, GA to Bloomingdale, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Old Milton Parkway | — | — |
| Haynes Bridge Road | — | — |
| US 19 South | — | — |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | — | — |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | — | — |
| Northeast Expressway | — | — |
| Downtown Connector | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Bloomingdale, GA.
1
Start on Academy Street
138 ft
·
11 sec
·
Academy Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
4
Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
5
Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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US 19 South, GA 400 South
6
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
7
Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
8
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Expressway
9
Continue on Downtown Connector
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
10
Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
11
Keep slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Macon, Savannah
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
14
Continue straight
151 mi
·
2 hr 42 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward GA 17 Connector: Bloomingdale Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
GA 17 Connector: Bloomingdale Road
16
Keep slight left to continue on GA 17 Connector: Bloomingdale Road
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
GA 17 Connector: Bloomingdale Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bloomingdale Road
217 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bloomingdale Road
18
Exit the roundabout onto Bloomingdale Road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Bloomingdale Road
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Jimmy Deloach Parkway
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jimmy Deloach Parkway
20
Exit the roundabout onto Jimmy Deloach Parkway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Jimmy Deloach Parkway
21
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
22
Turn right onto Bloomingdale Cross Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Bloomingdale Cross Road
23
Continue on US Highway 80 West
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US Highway 80 West
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 131.5 miles from Alpharetta, GA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.5 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomingdale, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alpharetta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alpharetta, GA
This is one driving day of about 263 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Alpharetta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.5 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.5 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bloomingdale, GA
The final approach into Bloomingdale, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bloomingdale, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.13 one way
$82.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $44.97 | $89.94 |
| premium | $4.70 | $48.68 | $97.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.07 | $116.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.9 | 0 | $27.61 | $12.62 |
| Efficient EV | 65.8 | 0 | $23.01 | $10.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.2 | 1 | $36.82 | $16.83 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Bloomingdale, GA
Evening in Bloomingdale on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
132 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
4h 54m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Bloomingdale, GA covers 263 miles and takes about 4h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Old Milton Parkway, Haynes Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.5 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 $41.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alpharetta, GA to Bloomingdale, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alpharetta, GA to Bloomingdale, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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