Origin
Marietta, GA
Evening in Marietta on Sunday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marietta, GA to Alpharetta, GA
Drive Time
34m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
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6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpharetta, GA
Ramaz Bluashvili
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Marietta and Alpharetta, Georgia, you are looking at a quick 18.9-mile transit across the Southeast. Expect to spend about 34 minutes in the car, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an economical route for a morning or afternoon excursion. You will primarily navigate via Roswell Road, Alpharetta Highway, and Marietta Highway to complete the connection. Given the short duration and distance, this drive offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily return home the same day.
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
9.4 miles from Marietta, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. Since this route features zero highway miles, you will remain on surface roads for the entire 18.9-mile journey. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 8.7 miles along Roswell Road, which serves as the primary backbone of your transit. Because the route relies entirely on local corridors like Alpharetta Highway and Marietta Highway, you should anticipate frequent turns and varying traffic patterns. It is a straightforward, practical commute that keeps you engaged with the local landscape rather than isolating you on a monotonous freeway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roswell Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Park Square.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.9 miles you will encounter 4 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: near the start (South Park Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Park Square
Continue onto South Park Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.5 mi into trip
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~23m in
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GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
13 mi into trip
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~24m in
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GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
18.8 mi into trip
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~34m in
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Academy Street
Turn right onto Academy Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell Road | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| Alpharetta Highway | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Marietta Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Roswell Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Atlanta Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Park Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Academy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roswell Road
— 8.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marietta, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on West Park Square
117 ft
·
11 sec
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West Park Square
2
Continue on South Park Square
343 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Park Square
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on Roswell Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on GA 3 Connector
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on GA 120
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Marietta Highway
Use the none lane.
6
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the none lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
4.5 mi
·
8 min
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Alpharetta Highway
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
1.3 mi
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2 min
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South Main Street
Use the none lane.
9
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
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Academy Street
10
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip of under 40 minutes, you have the advantage of total scheduling freedom. You will not need to plan for formal stops, as the entire distance can be covered in one go without refueling. Keep in mind that because the route consists entirely of local roads, travel times can fluctuate based on daily traffic volume. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, stay alert and keep your GPS accessible to navigate the transitions between Roswell Road and the other local highways. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure you maintain that 34-minute drive time and avoid potential congestion on these busy surface streets.
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 9.4 miles from Marietta, GA, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.7 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 18.9 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.4 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
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 Marietta, 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 Marietta, GA
This is one driving day of about 18.9 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marietta, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Roswell Road for about 8.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.4 mi from Marietta, GA · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.4 miles from Marietta, 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
$3.02 one way
$6.05 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| premium | $4.78 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Evening in Alpharetta on Sunday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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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
34m 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 Marietta, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 18.9 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roswell Road, Alpharetta Highway, Marietta Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Marietta, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.02 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 18.9 miles you will encounter 4 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: near the start (South Park Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Marietta, GA to Alpharetta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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