Origin
Druid Hills, GA
Night in Druid Hills on Friday
Local time
9:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Druid Hills, GA to Alpharetta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Druid Hills, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Druid Hills, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 24.3 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Turner McDonald Parkway, T Harvey Mathis Parkway, Briarcliff Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 24.3 miles, with most of the trip on Turner McDonald Parkway and T Harvey Mathis Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Turner McDonald Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Turner McDonald Parkway and T Harvey Mathis Parkway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near GA 42 / Briarcliff Road Northeast.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 1 miles (GA 42 / Briarcliff Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (GA 236 / Lavista Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (GA 13 / Buford Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
GA 42 / Briarcliff Road Northeast
Turn right onto GA 42 / Briarcliff Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
GA 236 / Lavista Road Northeast
Turn left onto GA 236 / Lavista Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
GA 13 / Buford Highway
Turn left onto GA 13 / Buford Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward GA 400 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 400 North
8
22.2 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 11 mi | 13m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Briarcliff Road Northeast | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Haynes Bridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lavista Road Northeast | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Oakdale Road Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Decatur Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cheshire Bridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Turner McDonald Parkway
— 11 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Druid Hills, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on The By Way Northeast
91 ft
·
3 sec
·
The By Way Northeast
2
Turn right onto Oakdale Road Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakdale Road Northeast
3
Enter roundabout onto North Decatur Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Decatur Road
4
Continue on North Decatur Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Decatur Road
5
Turn right onto GA 42
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Briarcliff Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto GA 236
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lavista Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Cheshire Bridge Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Cheshire Bridge Road
8
Continue on Lenox Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Lenox Road
9
Turn left onto GA 13
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Buford Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
11
Turn straight onto Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GA 400 North
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto GA 400
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on GA 400
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 9
Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto GA 120
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
20
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Alpharetta, GA
Night in Alpharetta on Friday
Local time
9:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 Druid Hills, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 24.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Turner McDonald Parkway, T Harvey Mathis Parkway, Briarcliff Road Northeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Druid Hills, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.80 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 24.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 1 miles (GA 42 / Briarcliff Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (GA 236 / Lavista Road Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (GA 13 / Buford Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Druid Hills, GA to Alpharetta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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