Origin
Brunswick, GA
Evening in Brunswick on Sunday
Local time
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brunswick, GA to Alpharetta, GA
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
302.9 mi
488 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
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6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brunswick, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brunswick, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 302.9 miles and takes about 5h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gloucester Street, New Castle Street, Newcastle Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
151.5 miles from Brunswick, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 11m drive with frequent turns across 302.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gloucester Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brunswick, GA to Alpharetta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Castle Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newcastle Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jesup Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Norwich Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 16 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Gloucester Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brunswick, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on Norwich Street
62 ft
·
10 sec
·
Norwich Street
2
Turn left onto Gloucester Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Gloucester Street
3
Turn right onto New Castle Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
New Castle Street
4
Turn straight onto Newcastle Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Newcastle Street
5
Continue on New Jesup Highway
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
New Jesup Highway
6
Continue on Norwich Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Norwich Street
7
Continue on New Jesup Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jesup Highway
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Savannah
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 North: Savannah
9
Merge slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
10
Keep slight right
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 16 West: Macon
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 16 West: Macon
12
Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
156 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
13
Continue on Fall Line Freeway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 75 North: Atlanta
15
Merge slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
17
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
18
Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
19
Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
21
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
22
Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
23
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Main Street
24
Turn right onto Academy Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
Academy Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.5 miles from Brunswick, GA, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.5 miles or 2h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alpharetta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brunswick, 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 Brunswick, GA
This is one driving day of about 302.9 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brunswick, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.5 mi from Brunswick, GA · 2h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151.5 miles from Brunswick, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alpharetta, GA
The final approach into Alpharetta, 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 Alpharetta, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.48 one way
$96.95 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $52.82 | $105.63 |
| premium | $4.78 | $56.98 | $113.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.29 | $134.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.9 | 1 | $31.80 | $14.54 |
| Efficient EV | 75.7 | 0 | $26.50 | $12.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.2 | 1 | $42.41 | $19.39 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Alpharetta, GA
Evening in Alpharetta on Sunday
Local time
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
1 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
5h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brunswick, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 302.9 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gloucester Street, New Castle Street, Newcastle Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.5 miles from Brunswick, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brunswick, GA to Alpharetta, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brunswick, GA to Alpharetta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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