Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Carrollton, GA covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Old Milton Parkway, Haynes Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.23 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36 miles from Alpharetta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 72 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Carrollton, GA is easy. At 1h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alpharetta, GA to Carrollton, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Milton Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Haynes Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 19 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 285 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Carrollton, GA.
Start on Academy Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road
Take the ramp slight right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
Continue on I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham
Keep slight right to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 West: Chattanooga, Birmingham
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Tom Murphy Freeway, Birmingham
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 113: Temple, Carrollton
Turn left onto Temple Industrial Park, Carrollton, Georgia Agritourism, Red Land Nursery
Turn left onto Carrollton Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Park Street
Turn left onto Alabama Street
Turn sharp right onto Maple Street
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 72 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 44m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrollton, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Alpharetta, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 72 miles and 1h 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Carrollton, 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 Carrollton, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.23 one way
$22.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.55 | $25.11 |
| premium | $4.78 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Alpharetta on Saturday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Carrollton on Saturday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
87°F
Centre, AL
36 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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