This 231.8-mile drive from Moultrie, GA, to Alpharetta, GA, is a straightforward highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 4 hours and 30 minutes. Given its manageable duration, it's an ideal candidate for a single-day trip, eliminating the need for an overnight stop. You'll primarily be on I-75, with initial and final segments utilizing US 319 and Larry Justice Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $36, it's an economical option for traversing Georgia. The route offers a direct path through the heart of the Southeast region, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.9 miles from Moultrie, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 231.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 90% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers an impressive 166.7 miles on I-75, providing ample opportunity to maintain a steady pace. While the majority of the route is highway-focused, you'll experience brief transitions on US 319 and Larry Justice Highway at the beginning and end of your journey. This blend means you can settle into a rhythm on the interstate, with just a taste of local road driving to bookend your trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 166.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 319. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 1st Street Northwest.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 231.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 120.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 186.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|1st Street Northwest
Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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120.8 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|I 475 / Larry Justice Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 156
Toward I 475 North: Atlanta
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186.1 mi into trip|~3h 31m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
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211.6 mi into trip|~4h 3m in|GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87
Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming
8
229.7 mi into trip|~4h 26m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moultrie, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.
Birmingham
186.1 mi in|~3h 31m|via I 75
Cumming
211.6 mi in|~4h 3m|via GA 400
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
166.7 mi
3h 3m
US 319
21.4 mi
31m
Larry Justice Highway
15.9 mi
17m
Turner McDonald Parkway
11 mi
13m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi
8m
Tifton Highway
3.4 mi
5m
Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi
3m
Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 166.7 mi, about 3h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moultrie, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on GA 37
314 ft·9 sec·West Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
372 ft·14 sec·1st Street Northwest
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto 1st Avenue Northwest
381 ft·20 sec·1st Avenue Northwest
4
Turn left onto US 319 Business; GA 33
1.1 mi·2 min·North Main Street
5
Continue on US 319 Business; GA 33
0.2 mi·19 sec·Tifton Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto US 319 Business; GA 33
124 ft·5 sec·Tifton Highway
7
Continue on US 319 Business; GA 33
3.2 mi·4 min·Tifton Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 319; GA 35
21 mi·30 min·US 319; GA 35
9
Continue on US 319; GA 35
330 ft·15 sec·US 319; GA 35
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto US 82; GA 520
484 ft·17 sec·7th Street West
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left
0.3 mi·27 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 75
94 mi·1 hr 41 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 475
16 mi·17 min·Larry Justice Highway
Exit 156Toward I 475 North: AtlantaUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 75
49 mi·53 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
23 mi·28 min·I 75
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, BirminghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi·3 min·Northeast Expressway
Exit 251BToward I 85 North: Greenville
17
Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400
7.1 mi·8 min·T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Exit 87Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, CummingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on GA 400
11 mi·13 min·Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 9Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Haynes Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto GA 120
0.2 mi·21 sec·Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi·52 sec·South Main Street
23
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft·3 sec·Academy Street
24
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 30-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Moultrie to maximize your daylight and arrive in Alpharetta with plenty of time. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself, but it's wise to plan for a fuel and rest break around the halfway point, perhaps before the longest stretch on I-75. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the 166.7-mile segment on I-75, ensuring you have enough to reach your destination or a convenient exit. The $36 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little buffer.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115.9 miles from Moultrie, GA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.7 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 51 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.9 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 36m
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 Moultrie, 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 Moultrie, GA
This is one driving day of about 231.8 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Moultrie, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 166.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.9 mi from Moultrie, GA
· 2h 16m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 207.8
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,...
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 127.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.25 one way
$72.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$39.63
$79.27
premium
$4.70
$42.90
$85.80
diesel
$5.61
$51.18
$102.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.5
0
$24.34
$11.13
Efficient EV
58
0
$20.28
$9.27
EV Truck/SUV
92.7
1
$32.45
$14.84
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 17, 2026
Origin
Moultrie, GA
Afternoon
in Moultrie on Friday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Clear
WSW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Alpharetta, GA
Afternoon
in Alpharetta on Friday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
W 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
116 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
2 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
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Moultrie, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 231.8 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 319, Larry Justice Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.9 miles from Moultrie, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 231.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (1st Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 120.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 186.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Moultrie, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Ocmulgee Mounds 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.
