Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Evening in Alpharetta on Sunday
Local time
8:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Grantville, GA
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
73.9 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
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6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Grantville, GA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Alpharetta to Grantville covers 73.9 miles through the heart of Georgia. You can expect a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of $12, the trip is quite economical for a quick getaway. You will primarily utilize I-85, the Turner McDonald Parkway, and the T Harvey Mathis Parkway to navigate the region. Because the entire route stays within the Southeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. This straightforward journey is perfect if you are looking for a practical, no-fuss connection between these two Georgia locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37 miles from Alpharetta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 90% of this route consists of high-speed travel. The drive features a significant 41.7-mile stretch on I-85, which serves as the backbone of your journey. While the parkways handle the initial and final legs of your trip, the interstate portion provides a consistent, high-speed rhythm. You will find that the personality of the road remains efficient and functional rather than winding or technical. Prepare for a steady pace behind the wheel as you transition between the major parkways and the primary interstate corridor.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Turner McDonald 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.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 73.9 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 2 miles (US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
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~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
5
2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge onto US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
30.2 mi into trip
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~39m in
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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
6
71.8 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 29: Grantville, Moreland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward US 29: Grantville, Moreland
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Alpharetta, GA to Grantville, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Montgomery along the way.
Montgomery
30.2 mi in
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~39m
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via I 85
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 41.7 mi | 46m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 11 mi | 13m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Connector | 5 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| James Wendell George Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| State Route 14 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Haynes Bridge Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 41.7 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Grantville, GA.
1
Start on Academy Street
139 ft
·
11 sec
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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
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Haynes Bridge Road
Use the none lane.
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 none / 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
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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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 85
42 mi
·
46 min
·
I 85
Exit 242
Toward I 85 South: Airport Domestic, Montgomery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 35
Toward US 29: Grantville, Moreland
13
Keep slight left at fork
203 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 29 South: Grantville
14
Turn left onto US 29; GA 14
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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State Route 14
15
Turn right onto Lone Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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Lone Oak Street
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it suits your needs. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the 73.9-mile distance is manageable in one go. Keep in mind that because the vast majority of your time is spent on highways, traffic density on I-85 will dictate your actual travel time more than any other factor. If you want to avoid the heaviest congestion, try to time your departure outside of typical peak commute hours. Budgeting your $12 for fuel beforehand ensures you can focus entirely on the road without needing to worry about mid-trip logistics.
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 37 miles from Alpharetta, GA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.7 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 73.9 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 miles or 47m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grantville, 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 73.9 miles and 1h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alpharetta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 41.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 73.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grantville, GA
The final approach into Grantville, 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 Grantville, 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
$11.83 one way
$23.65 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.89 | $25.77 |
| premium | $4.78 | $13.90 | $27.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Grantville, GA
Evening in Grantville on Sunday
Local time
8:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
22 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
1h 29m 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 Grantville, GA covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, Turner McDonald Parkway, T Harvey Mathis 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 37 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 $11.83 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 73.9 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.
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 2 miles (US 19; GA 400 / Turner McDonald Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Alpharetta, GA to Grantville, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Montgomery along the way.
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