Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Late night in Alpharetta on Saturday
Local time
1:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to College Park, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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College Park, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to College Park, GA covers 35 miles and takes about 47m 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, T Harvey Mathis Parkway, Downtown Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 35 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 35 miles, with most of the trip on Turner McDonald Parkway and T Harvey Mathis Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Turner McDonald Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Turner McDonald Parkway and T Harvey Mathis Parkway. 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 35 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
9
30.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 85
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85 toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 242
Toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
8
33.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Virginia Avenue, College Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 73
Toward Virginia Avenue, College Park
6
35 mi into trip
|
~47m in
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Harvard Avenue
Turn left onto Harvard Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alpharetta, GA to College Park, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Montgomery along the way.
Montgomery
30.2 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 85
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 11 mi | 13m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Connector | 5 mi | 6m |
| I 85 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Haynes Bridge Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Virginia Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Turner McDonald Parkway
— 11 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and College Park, 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
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on GA 400
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 85
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Expressway
9
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 85
Exit 242
Toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 73
Toward Virginia Avenue, College Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto Virginia Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Virginia Avenue
14
Turn slight right
450 ft
·
16 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn slight right onto US 29; GA 14; GA 139
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto Harvard Avenue
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Harvard Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in College Park, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into College Park, 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
$5.47 one way
$10.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
College Park, GA
Late night in College Park on Saturday
Local time
1:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Brookhaven, GA
18 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
47m 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 College Park, GA covers 35 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Turner McDonald Parkway, T Harvey Mathis Parkway, Downtown Connector. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 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 $5.47 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 35 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.2 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Alpharetta, GA to College Park, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Montgomery along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
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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