Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Late night in Alpharetta on Saturday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Baldwin, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Baldwin, GA
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Baldwin, GA covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Turner McDonald Parkway, Cornelia Highway, Dawsonville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Baldwin, GA covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m, 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 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Turner McDonald Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 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 60.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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.
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward US 19 North, GA 400 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North
7
18.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward GA 306: Gainesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward GA 306: Gainesville
6
18.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
GA 53 / Dawsonville Highway
Turn right onto GA 53 / Dawsonville Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| Cornelia Highway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Dawsonville Highway | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Keith Bridge Road | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Tommy Irwin Parkway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Old Milton Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Duncan Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Turner McDonald Parkway
— 16.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Baldwin, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 17
Toward GA 306: Gainesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
87 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto GA 306
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Keith Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto GA 53
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Dawsonville Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on GA 53 Connector
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
John W Morrow Parkway
11
Turn left onto GA 60; GA 369
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 129; GA 369
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 23 North
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 23; GA 365
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Cornelia Highway
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 23; GA 365
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Tommy Irwin Parkway
16
Turn right onto Duncan Bridge Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Duncan Bridge Road
17
Turn left onto Willingham Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Willingham Avenue
18
Continue on Willingham Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Willingham Street
19
Continue on Willingham Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Willingham Avenue
20
Continue on Willingham Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Willingham Street
21
Continue on Willingham Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Willingham Avenue
22
Turn right onto Stonepile Street
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Stonepile Street
23
Arrive at destination
Stonepile Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baldwin, GA
The final approach into Baldwin, 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
$9.48 one way
$18.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.36 | $20.72 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Baldwin, GA
Late night in Baldwin on Saturday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Oakwood, GA
30 mi in
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
20 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 23m 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 Baldwin, GA covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Turner McDonald Parkway, Cornelia Highway, Dawsonville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.3 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 $9.48 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 60.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alpharetta, GA to Baldwin, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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