Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Eastman, GA

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

Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

164 mi

264 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 9m ★

6 AM

3h 21m

8 AM

3h 46m

10 AM

3h 30m

12 PM

3h 27m

3 PM

3h 31m

5 PM

3h 44m

8 PM

3h 14m

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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city in Dodge County, Georgia, United States

Eastman, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Eastman, GA covers 164 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, US 23, Eastman Cochran Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82 miles from Alpharetta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	77.1 mi	1h 25m
US 23	21.3 mi	29m
Eastman Cochran Highway	11.8 mi	16m
I 16	11.1 mi	12m
Turner McDonald Parkway	11 mi	13m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway	6.8 mi	8m
Cochran Short Route	5.7 mi	7m
Downtown Connector	5 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 77.1 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Academy Street

139 ft · 11 sec · Academy Street

Turn left onto GA 9

0.3 mi · 31 sec · South Main Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto GA 120

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Old Milton Parkway

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Haynes Bridge Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 19; GA 400

11 mi · 13 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on GA 400

6.8 mi · 8 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 85

2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

Continue on I 75; I 85

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

12 mi · 13 min · I 75

Toward Macon, Savannah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 16

11 mi · 12 min · I 16

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 12 Toward Huber, Sgoda Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Sgoda Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Sgoda Road

Turn left onto US 23; US 129 Alternate; 87

5.7 mi · 7 min · Cochran Short Route

Continue on US 23; US 129 Alternate; GA 87

18 mi · 24 min · US 23; US 129 Alternate; GA 87

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 23; US 129 Alternate; GA 87; GA 112

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Highway 87 Bypass North

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 23; GA 87

3.6 mi · 4 min · US 23; GA 87

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 23; GA 87

2.7 mi · 3 min · Golden Isles Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257

0.6 mi · 47 sec · Eastman Cochran Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; GA 87

5.9 mi · 8 min · Eastman Cochran Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 23; GA 87

5.4 mi · 7 min · Eastman Cochran Highway

Continue on US 23; GA 87

1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

Turn left onto GA 46; GA 117

333 ft · 10 sec · 5th Avenue

Turn right onto College Street

284 ft · 12 sec · College Street

Arrive at destination

College Street

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 82 miles from Alpharetta, GA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.1 miles.

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 36 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82 miles or 1h 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastman, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Alpharetta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 164 miles and 3h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 77.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, GA

82 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

College Park, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The bean.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Eastman, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 164

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14785591129

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlanta, Georgia

0.7 mi

Dunkin'

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlanta, Georgia

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 23.4

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Choice Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.7

Chamblee, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+16784045434

Visit website

Mozart Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.7

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17709868802

Visit website

Mastermind Escape Games Atlanta

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 11.7

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14044803852

Visit website

Museum of Illusions

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 23.4

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14044584717

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 105.4

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+14787455982

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 119.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.

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

95 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Macon, Savannah

107.2 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

119.4 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward Huber, Sgoda Road

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 12 Toward Huber, Sgoda Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.65 one way

$51.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$28.04	$56.08
premium	$4.70	$30.35	$60.71
diesel	$5.61	$36.21	$72.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Connexion - Tesla Supercharger

Roswell, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Avalon - Tesla Supercharger

Alpharetta, GA

Tesla

10 DCFC

Starbucks

Alpharetta, GA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Avenue East Cobb - Tesla Supercharger

Marietta, GA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Jim Ellis Ford of Sandy Springs

Atlanta, GA

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

FPC Trowbridge-Trowbridge Crossing (Sandy Springs, GA)

Sandy Springs, GA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Alpharetta Public Safety - Tesla Supercharger (Alpharetta City)

Alpharetta, GA

Tesla

4 DCFC

Brixmor Mansell Crossing (Alpharetta, GA)

Alpharetta, GA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Tesla: 5 Electrify America: 2 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.2	$17.22	$7.87
Efficient EV	41	$14.35	$6.56
EV Truck/SUV	65.6	$22.96	$10.50

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 15, 2026

Origin

Alpharetta, GA

Afternoon in Alpharetta on Saturday

Local time

2:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eastman, GA

Afternoon in Eastman on Saturday

Local time

2:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Jackson, GA

82 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

25 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

3h 21m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 3h 21m highway drive covering 164 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.1 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 77.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 23. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 164 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 95 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Alpharetta, GA and Eastman, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Huber.

Macon

95 mi in | ~1h 51m | via I 75

Savannah

95 mi in | ~1h 51m | via I 75

Huber

119.4 mi in | ~2h 18m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 164 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Eastman, GA covers 164 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, US 23, Eastman Cochran Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 82 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 $25.65 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Alpharetta, GA and Eastman, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Huber.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

The bean.

Brash Coffee

The bean.

Starbucks Coffee Company

Dunkin'

Starbucks

Starbucks Coffee Company

Illy Coffee Bar at Rowdy Tiger

Brash Coffee

Choice Coffee Co

Mozart Bakery

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Museum of Illusions

Pemberton Place

Children's Museum of Atlanta

Museum of Arts and Sciences

Krog Street Tunnel

Zoo Atlanta

Cannonball House

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Alpharetta, GA

Eastman, GA

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 21m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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