Trip from Monroe, GA to Alpharetta, GA

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

44.3 mi

71 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 7m ★

6 AM

1h 13m

8 AM

1h 24m

10 AM

1h 17m

12 PM

1h 16m

3 PM

1h 17m

5 PM

1h 24m

8 PM

1h 9m

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

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Monroe, GA

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Alpharetta, GA

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Trip Overview

Traveling the 44.3 miles from Monroe to Alpharetta is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Southeast Georgia locations. The route relies on a combination of US 78, Pleasant Hill Road, and the Ronald Reagan Parkway to move you efficiently across the region. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the lack of mandatory stops means you can complete the transit in a single, efficient push.

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

22.1 miles from Monroe, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

This highway-focused drive balances longer stretches with local road navigation to move you across the state. Approximately 62% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the trip. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment while traveling 16.6 miles on US 78, which helps anchor the middle portion of the drive. As you transition from the initial highway segments onto Pleasant Hill Road and the Ronald Reagan Parkway, the character of the road shifts from open transit to more developed local corridors. Expect a functional, direct experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination without unnecessary detours.

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

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 78 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 78 and Pleasant Hill Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (US 78; GA 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (Wisteria Drive Southwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left toward US 78 West, GA 10 West: Atlanta

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 78 West, GA 10 West: Atlanta

1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 78; GA 10

Merge onto US 78; GA 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

19.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | Wisteria Drive Southwest

Enter roundabout onto Wisteria Drive Southwest

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

19.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the ramp toward GA 124: Scenic Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward GA 124: Scenic Highway

19.6 mi into trip | ~30m in | GA 124 / Scenic Highway

Merge onto GA 124 / Scenic Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 78	16.6 mi	23m
Pleasant Hill Road	8 mi	14m
Ronald Reagan Parkway	7.1 mi	10m
State Bridge Road	4.8 mi	8m
Old Milton Parkway	3.7 mi	6m
North Broad Street	1 mi	2m
Main Street East	1 mi	1m
Scenic Highway	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 78 — 16.6 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on GA 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward US 78 West, GA 10 West: Atlanta Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 78; GA 10

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 78; GA 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 78; GA 10

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 78; GA 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 78; GA 10

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 78; GA 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 78; GA 10

0.7 mi · 56 sec · US 78; GA 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 78; GA 10

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 78; GA 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 78; GA 10

80 ft · 1 sec · US 78; GA 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 78; GA 10

7.1 mi · 10 min · US 78; GA 10

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 78; GA 10

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street East

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right onto Wisteria Drive Southwest

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Wisteria Drive Southwest

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto Wisteria Drive Southwest

127 ft · 3 sec · Wisteria Drive Southwest

Continue on Wisteria Drive Southwest

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Wisteria Drive Southwest

Take the ramp

169 ft · 5 sec

Toward GA 124: Scenic Highway Use the right lane.

Merge onto GA 124

0.8 mi · 1 min · Scenic Highway

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Ronald Reagan Parkway

7.1 mi · 10 min · Ronald Reagan Parkway

Use the left lane.

Continue on Pleasant Hill Road

8.0 mi · 14 min · Pleasant Hill Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on State Bridge Road

4.8 mi · 8 min · State Bridge Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 120

3.7 mi · 6 min · Old Milton Parkway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

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

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns rather than worrying about long-distance pacing. Given that the entire route takes just over an hour, you won't need to schedule formal breaks, allowing you to drive straight through if you prefer. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Monroe, as the $7 estimated cost is based on standard consumption and can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert when transitioning between the highway sections and the secondary roads like Pleasant Hill Road, as road speeds and traffic density will shift noticeably. Aim to time your departure to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure the 1h 12m estimate remains accurate.

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 22.1 miles from Monroe, GA, or about 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.6 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 44.3 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.1 miles or 34m 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

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 Monroe, 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 Monroe, GA

This is one driving day of about 44.3 miles and 1h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monroe, 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 US 78 for about 16.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.1 mi from Monroe, GA · 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cleveland, TN

22 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

Cleveland, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cleveland, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Monroe, 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

$7.09 one way

$14.18 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$7.72	$15.45
premium	$4.78	$8.33	$16.67
diesel	$5.64	$9.84	$19.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.3	$4.65	$2.13
Efficient EV	11.1	$3.88	$1.77
EV Truck/SUV	17.7	$6.20	$2.84

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Monroe, GA

Night in Monroe on Sunday

Local time

9:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alpharetta, GA

Night in Alpharetta on Sunday

Local time

9:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Cleveland, TN

22 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

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

1h 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 Monroe, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 78, Pleasant Hill Road, Ronald Reagan 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 22.1 miles from Monroe, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.09 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.

The route from Monroe, GA to Alpharetta, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Monroe, GA to Alpharetta, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

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

Monroe, GA

Alpharetta, GA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 12m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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