Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
70.8 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
The drive from Chatsworth, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 70.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 3rd Avenue, Nicklesville Road Northeast, Hwy 61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.04 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
35.4 miles from Chatsworth, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 70.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 3rd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nicklesville Road Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hwy 61 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Perrow Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| APD Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| A P D Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Chatsworth, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
Start on the route
Turn left
Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto Nicklesville Road Northeast
Continue on Old State Hwy 61
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Perrow Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Perrow Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Perrow Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Perrow Highway
Turn left
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left onto APD Highway
Continue on A P D Highway
Continue on Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
Continue on East Main Street
Continue on Cumming Highway
Turn right onto Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
Turn left onto Hickory Flat Highway
Continue on Arnold Mill Road
Continue on Houze Road
Turn left onto Rucker Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rucker Road
Exit the roundabout onto Rucker Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rucker Road
Exit the roundabout onto Rucker Road
Continue on Old Milton Parkway
Turn left onto South Main Street
Turn right onto Academy Street
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 70.8 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alpharetta, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Chatsworth, 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 Chatsworth, GA
This is one driving day of about 70.8 miles and 1h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.4 mi from Chatsworth, GA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Chatsworth, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$11.04 one way
$22.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| premium | $4.78 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
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: 24.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
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
Morning in Chatsworth on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Alpharetta on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Cleveland, TN
35 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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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