Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Evening in Alpharetta on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Fairview, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
105.8 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
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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Fairview, GA
Jole Aron
Trip Overview
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Fairview, GA covers 105.8 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Highway 92, Battlefield Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.54 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.
Midpoint
52.9 miles from Alpharetta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 105.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 105.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Highway 92. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.3 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 17 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 72.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Highway 92. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 24.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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.
5
24.6 mi into trip
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~41m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
5
25 mi into trip
|
~41m in
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I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
97.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
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 350
Toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethor...
6
105.7 mi into trip
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~2h 10m in
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McFarland Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto McFarland Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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 Fairview, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Oglethorpe along the way.
Fort Oglethorpe
97.3 mi in
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~1h 59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 72.3 mi | 1h 17m |
| Highway 92 | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| Battlefield Parkway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Alabama Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| East Crossville Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Alpharetta Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Woodstock Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 72.3 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Fairview, GA.
1
Start on Academy Street
139 ft
·
11 sec
·
Academy Street
2
Turn left onto GA 9
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Alpharetta Highway
4
Turn right onto GA 140
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mansell Road
5
Turn right onto GA 92
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Crossville Road
6
Continue on GA 92
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Woodstock Road
7
Continue on GA 92
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Highway 92
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on GA 92
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Alabama Road
9
Continue on GA 92
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherokee Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 350
Toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto GA 2
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Battlefield Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on GA 2
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Battlefield Parkway
15
Turn left onto West Schmitt Road
486 ft
·
14 sec
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West Schmitt Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto McFarland Avenue
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
McFarland Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
McFarland Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.9 miles from Alpharetta, GA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.3 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 23 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, 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 105.8 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Alpharetta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 72.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.9 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.9 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.3 miles.
Arriving in Fairview, GA
The final approach into Fairview, 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 Fairview, 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
$16.54 one way
$33.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.58 | $39.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.36 | $46.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.11 | $5.08 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.26 | $4.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.81 | $6.77 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Fairview, GA
Evening in Fairview on Thursday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
2h 10m 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 Fairview, GA covers 105.8 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Highway 92, Battlefield Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.9 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 $16.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 9 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Alpharetta, GA to Fairview, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Oglethorpe along the way.
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