Trip from Camilla, GA to Alpharetta, GA

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Drive Time

4h 29m

Distance

230.4 mi

371 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 16m ★

6 AM

4h 30m

8 AM

4h 56m

10 AM

4h 39m

12 PM

4h 36m

3 PM

4h 40m

5 PM

4h 55m

8 PM

4h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 230.4-mile drive from Camilla, Georgia, to Alpharetta, Georgia, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 4 hours and 29 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-75 and US-19, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 85% of the drive on faster roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $36 and only one recommended stop, it's an efficient journey perfect for a single-day excursion. The drive remains within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel as you head north. Consider this an uncomplicated option for getting between these two Georgia locations with minimal fuss.

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

115.2 miles from Camilla, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this journey, with 85% of the 230.4 miles spent on major roads like I-75 and US-19. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 129.4 miles on I-75, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. While the profile is largely highway, the transition between these main arteries should feel natural. The overall character is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways, making it ideal for covering distance.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 129.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 19. 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 37 / West Broad Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 230.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (GA 37 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 119.4 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 37 / West Broad Street

Turn left onto GA 37 / West Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

119.4 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta

184.8 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham

210.2 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in | GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 87 Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming

228.3 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in

Take the exit toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

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. Exit 9 Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Camilla, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Tifton, Birmingham and Cumming.

Tifton

24.9 mi in | ~31m

Birmingham

184.8 mi in | ~3h 31m | via I 75

Cumming

210.2 mi in | ~4h 2m | via GA 400

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	129.4 mi	2h 23m
US 19	24.3 mi	30m
GA 300	21.9 mi	27m
Larry Justice Highway	15.9 mi	17m
Cordele Road	13.8 mi	17m
Turner McDonald Parkway	11 mi	13m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway	7.1 mi	8m
Northeast Expressway	2.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 129.4 mi, about 2h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camilla, GA and Alpharetta, GA.

Start on GA 112

67 ft · 9 sec · North Scott Street

Turn left onto GA 37

0.6 mi · 58 sec · West Broad Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 19; GA 3; GA 37 Truck; GA 300

0.1 mi · 18 sec · US 19; GA 3; GA 37 Truck; GA 300

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 19; GA 3; GA 300

24 mi · 29 min · US 19; GA 3; GA 300

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 2A Toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton

Turn straight onto US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 82 Business; GA 520 Business

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Sylvester Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Cordele Road

14 mi · 17 min · Cordele Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 300

22 mi · 27 min · GA 300

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I-75 North: Macon Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 75

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

Exit 156 Toward I 475 North: Atlanta Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 75

49 mi · 53 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

23 mi · 28 min · I 75

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

2.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway

Exit 251B Toward I 85 North: Greenville

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400

7.1 mi · 8 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Exit 87 Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on GA 400

11 mi · 13 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 9 Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto GA 120

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto GA 9

0.3 mi · 52 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto Academy Street

139 ft · 3 sec · Academy Street

Arrive at destination

Academy Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour 29-minute duration, departing Camilla, GA, in the morning allows ample time to reach Alpharetta, GA, without feeling rushed. With only one stop suggested, plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you hit the longest stretch on I-75. The $36 fuel cost is manageable, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, starting early will maximize your day. Pay attention to traffic, especially as you approach the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.

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 115.2 miles from Camilla, GA, or about 2h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.4 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 115.2 miles or 2h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alpharetta, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Camilla, 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 Camilla, GA

This is one driving day of about 230.4 miles and 4h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Camilla, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 129.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115.2 mi from Camilla, GA · 2h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

115 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

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.2 miles from Camilla, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.4 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.03 one way

$72.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$39.39	$78.79
premium	$4.70	$42.64	$85.28
diesel	$5.61	$50.87	$101.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	69.1	0	$24.19	$11.06
Efficient EV	57.6	0	$20.16	$9.22
EV Truck/SUV	92.2	1	$32.26	$14.75

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Camilla, GA

Night in Camilla on Tuesday

Local time

11:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alpharetta, GA

Night in Alpharetta on Tuesday

Local time

11:49 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

26 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

4h 29m 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 Camilla, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 230.4 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, US 19, GA 300. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 115.2 miles from Camilla, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.03 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.

Between Camilla, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Tifton, Birmingham and Cumming.

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Trip from Camilla, GA to Alpharetta, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Alpharetta, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Camilla, GA

Alpharetta, GA

Same local time

26 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 29m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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