Origin
Alpharetta, GA
Afternoon in Alpharetta on Friday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Trip from Alpharetta, GA to Greensboro, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
97.6 mi
157 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
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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Greensboro, GA
Kristopher Hines
Trip Overview
The drive from Alpharetta, GA to Greensboro, GA covers 97.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purple Heart Highway, Carl Sanders Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.2 miles on Purple Heart Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.26 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.
Midpoint
48.8 miles from Alpharetta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 97.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 97.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 45.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.6 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
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.
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
9
12.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
7
29.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 278: Covington Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward US 278: Covington Highway
8
94.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 130
Toward GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alpharetta, GA and Greensboro, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga and Birmingham.
Greenville
11.1 mi in
|
~14m
Augusta
11.9 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 19
Chattanooga
11.9 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 19
Birmingham
11.9 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 19
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Highway | 45.2 mi | 48m |
| Carl Sanders Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Covington Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Wesley Chapel Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Haynes Bridge Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Highway
— 45.2 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta, GA and Greensboro, 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
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
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
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 19
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 19
Exit 4A; 4B
Toward I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 4A
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 285
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 43
Toward US 278: Covington Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Covington Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wesley Chapel Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 20 East
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 20
45 mi
·
48 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 20
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Carl Sanders Highway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 130
Toward GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto GA 44
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Lake Oconee Parkway
20
Continue on GA 44
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Arrive at destination
GA 44
Trip Plan
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 48.8 miles from Alpharetta, GA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.2 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.8 miles or 1h 1m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greensboro, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 97.6 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Alpharetta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Highway for about 45.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.8 mi from Alpharetta, GA · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from Alpharetta, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greensboro, GA
The final approach into Greensboro, 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
$15.26 one way
$30.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.69 | $33.38 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.66 | $6.25 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Greensboro, GA
Afternoon in Greensboro on Friday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
32 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 Greensboro, GA covers 97.6 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 Purple Heart Highway, Carl Sanders Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.8 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 $15.26 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 97.6 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Alpharetta, GA and Greensboro, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga and Birmingham.
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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