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Trip from Fairview, GA to Alpharetta, GA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

105.9 mi

170 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m

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

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Downtown Fairview, GA, GA

Fairview, GA

Jole Aron

city in north Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Alpharetta, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fairview, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 105.9 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Highway 92, Battlefield Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.56 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

53 miles from Fairview, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 105.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 12m highway drive covering 105.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Highway 92. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.3 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 72.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Highway 92. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Schmitt Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 105.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (West Schmitt Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (GA 2 / Battlefield Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Schmitt Road

Turn left onto West Schmitt Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 2 / Battlefield Parkway

Turn right onto GA 2 / Battlefield Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
80.8 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock

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 277 Toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock
6
81.1 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | GA 92 / Cherokee Road

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 92 / Cherokee Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
101.5 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | Mansell Road

Turn left onto Mansell Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Fairview, GA to Alpharetta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Woodstock along the way.

Woodstock

80.8 mi in | ~1h 29m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 72.3 mi 1h 17m
Highway 92 10.6 mi 18m
Battlefield Parkway 8 mi 10m
Alabama Road 3.6 mi 5m
West Crossville Road 2.6 mi 4m
Alpharetta Highway 2.5 mi 4m
Woodstock Road 2.5 mi 4m
South Main Street 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 72.3 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on McFarland Avenue

449 ft · 17 sec · McFarland Avenue
2

Turn left onto West Schmitt Road

486 ft · 10 sec · West Schmitt Road
3

Turn right onto GA 2

8.0 mi · 10 min · Battlefield Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 75 South
5

Merge onto I 75

72 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 277 Toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 92

1.1 mi · 1 min · Cherokee Road
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on GA 92

3.6 mi · 5 min · Alabama Road
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on GA 92

11 mi · 18 min · Highway 92
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on GA 92

2.5 mi · 4 min · Woodstock Road
11

Continue on GA 92

2.6 mi · 4 min · West Crossville Road
12

Turn left onto Mansell Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mansell Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120

2.5 mi · 4 min · Alpharetta Highway
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on GA 9; GA 120

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Turn right onto Academy Street

139 ft · 3 sec · Academy Street
16

Arrive at destination

Academy Street

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 53 miles from Fairview, GA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.3 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 23 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53 miles or 59m 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 39m

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 Fairview, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Fairview, GA

This is one driving day of about 105.9 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Fairview, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 72.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53 mi from Fairview, GA · 59m into the drive

city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Acworth, GA

53 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

Chatsworth, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cartersville, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53 miles from Fairview, 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 72.3 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.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour $5 near mile 102.3
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
View on nps.gov
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 102.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.56 one way

$33.12 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.11 $36.21
premium $4.70 $19.60 $39.20
diesel $5.61 $23.38 $46.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.8 0 $11.12 $5.08
Efficient EV 26.5 0 $9.27 $4.24
EV Truck/SUV 42.4 0 $14.83 $6.78

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fairview, GA

Evening in Fairview on Thursday

Local time

6:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alpharetta, GA

Evening in Alpharetta on Thursday

Local time

6:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

3 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

2h 12m 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 Fairview, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 105.9 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Highway 92, Battlefield Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53 miles from Fairview, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.56 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 105.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (West Schmitt Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (GA 2 / Battlefield Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fairview, GA to Alpharetta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Woodstock along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.

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