Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Bremen, GA
Karina Badura
This 68.7-mile drive from Alpharetta, Georgia, to Bremen, Georgia, is a straightforward trip that can easily be accomplished in about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Primarily utilizing highways like the Tom Murphy Freeway and the Atlanta Bypass, this route offers a highway-focused experience with 72% of the journey on these faster roads. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, making it an economical day trip. Since it's a relatively short drive with no designated stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing and can depart whenever it suits you best. Both Alpharetta and Bremen are located in the Southeast region of the US, so you'll remain within familiar territory throughout this Georgia excursion.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 68.7-mile journey. With 72% of your travel on main roads like the Tom Murphy Freeway and Atlanta Bypass, the pace is generally brisk. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 31 miles on the Tom Murphy Freeway, allowing for consistent speed. While the route is primarily highway, it's not necessarily a monotonous experience, offering a good balance of efficient travel. The transition to Turner McDonald Parkway signals a slight shift as you approach your destination, but the overall character remains one of steady progress on well-maintained roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Murphy Freeway and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. 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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (US 19): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto GA 9 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19 toward I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alpharetta, GA and Bremen, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham and Carrollton.
Greenville
Augusta
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Carrollton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 31 mi | 33m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| US 78 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| US 19 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Haynes Bridge Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Carrollton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Bremen, GA.
Start on Academy Street
Turn left onto GA 9
Turn left onto GA 120
Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
Take the exit
Continue on US 19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 285
Take the exit
Merge onto I 20
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto GA 113
Turn left onto US 78; GA 8
Turn slight right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bremen, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.71 | $25.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Alpharetta on Friday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Bremen on Friday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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