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Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Summerville, GA

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

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

83.4 mi

134 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in north Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Alpharetta, GA

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Downtown Summerville, GA, GA

Summerville, GA

Joshua Brown

Trip Overview

Alpharetta to Summerville is 83.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 56 minutes via I 75 and Martha Berry Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that offers a blend of highway speeds and more local road navigation. With a travel time under two hours, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and easy return or onward journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

41.7 miles from Alpharetta, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 83.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This drive features a 46% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads like I 75. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28 miles on I 75, providing a solid period of consistent cruising. As you transition from the interstate, the route incorporates Martha Berry Highway and Highway 92, introducing a more varied driving experience. This mix means you'll get a taste of both efficient highway travel and slightly more engaging local road conditions.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 28 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9 / South Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 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 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
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.
5
24.6 mi into trip | ~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 | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
53 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville

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 306 Toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville
4
69.3 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway

Turn right onto US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 28 mi 30m
Martha Berry Highway 13.3 mi 17m
Highway 92 10.6 mi 18m
Turkey Mountain Road Northeast 7.7 mi 11m
Adairsville Highway 5.7 mi 9m
Alabama Road 3.6 mi 5m
Adairsville Road Northeast 2.6 mi 4m
East Crossville Road 2.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 28 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Summerville, 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

28 mi · 30 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 306 Toward GA 140: Adairsville, Summerville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on GA 140

1.2 mi · 1 min · Adairsville Highway
Use the slight left lane.
14

Turn slight left

465 ft · 9 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Continue on GA 140

4.5 mi · 7 min · Adairsville Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Continue on GA 140

2.6 mi · 4 min · Adairsville Road Northeast
17

Continue on GA 140

7.7 mi · 11 min · Turkey Mountain Road Northeast
18

Turn right onto US 27; GA 1

13 mi · 17 min · Martha Berry Highway
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn slight right onto East Washington Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Washington Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Washington Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 1 hour 56 minute duration, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, perhaps aiming for mid-morning to avoid early rush hour. Fuel costs are estimated at $13, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Alpharetta. While there are no designated stops in the data, consider a brief pause around the halfway point if needed, especially since the longest stretch on I 75 is 28 miles. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition off the main highways onto Martha Berry Highway and Highway 92 to ensure you stay on track for Summerville.

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 41.7 miles from Alpharetta, GA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28 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 18 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.7 miles or 59m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summerville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alpharetta, GA

This is one driving day of about 83.4 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 28 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.7 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 59m into the drive

city in Bartow County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cartersville, GA

42 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

Woodstock, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cartersville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Summerville, GA

The final approach into Summerville, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.04 one way

$26.08 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $14.26 $28.52
premium $4.70 $15.44 $30.87
diesel $5.61 $18.41 $36.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25 0 $8.76 $4.00
Efficient EV 20.9 0 $7.30 $3.34
EV Truck/SUV 33.4 0 $11.68 $5.34

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

Morning in Alpharetta on Saturday

Local time

10:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Summerville, GA

Morning in Summerville on Saturday

Local time

10:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°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

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

1h 56m 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 Summerville, GA covers 83.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Martha Berry Highway, Highway 92. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.7 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 $13.04 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 straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

The route from Alpharetta, GA to Summerville, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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