Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Evening in Alpharetta on Thursday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Winder, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpharetta, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Winder, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Winder, GA covers 38.1 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on University Parkway, Duluth Highway, State Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on University Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Winder, GA covers 38.1 miles and takes about 1h, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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.
University Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 13 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.2 miles (State Bridge Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (Howell Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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
|
~0m in
|
GA 9 / South Main Street
Turn left onto GA 9 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
State Bridge Road
Keep slight right at fork onto State Bridge Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
10 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Howell Ferry Road
Turn left onto Howell Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
West Lawrenceville Street
Enter roundabout onto West Lawrenceville Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 29; GA 8
Take the ramp onto US 29; GA 8 toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Wi...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Parkway | 13 mi | 16m |
| Duluth Highway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| State Bridge Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Bill Rutledge Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Pleasant Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Patrick Mill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Broad Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
University Parkway
— 13 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Winder, 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
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on GA 120
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto State Bridge Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
State Bridge Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Hill Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Howell Ferry Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Howell Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on McClure Bridge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McClure Bridge Road
9
Enter roundabout onto West Lawrenceville Street
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Lawrenceville Street
10
Continue on West Lawrenceville Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lawrenceville Street
11
Continue on GA 120
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Duluth Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp onto US 29; GA 8
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 29; GA 8
Toward GA 316 East, US 29 North, GA 8 North: Winder
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto GA 316; US 29; GA 8
13 mi
·
16 min
·
University Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
419 ft
·
15 sec
15
Turn left onto Patrick Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Patrick Mill Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on West Winder Bypass
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Winder Bypass
17
Turn right onto Bill Rutledge Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Bill Rutledge Road
18
Continue on Patrick Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Patrick Mill Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto GA 81
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Street
20
Arrive at destination
GA 11; GA 53; GA 211
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.1 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Winder, GA
The final approach into Winder, 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
$5.96 one way
$11.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Winder, GA
Evening in Winder on Thursday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Winder, GA covers 38.1 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are University Parkway, Duluth Highway, State Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.1 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 $5.96 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 38.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.2 miles (State Bridge Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (Howell Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alpharetta, GA to Winder, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Winder, GA
More trips to Winder, GA
Explore more options from Alpharetta, GA or browse trips ending in Winder, GA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse GA road trips.
Explore maps for Alpharetta, GA or Winder, GA on MapSof.net.