Trip from Skidaway Island, GA to Alpharetta, GA

Drive Time

5h 24m

Distance

285.4 mi

459 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 11m ★

6 AM

5h 25m

8 AM

5h 51m

10 AM

5h 34m

12 PM

5h 31m

3 PM

5h 35m

5 PM

5h 50m

8 PM

5h 17m

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

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Alpharetta, GA

Ramaz Bluashvili

Trip Overview

The drive from Skidaway Island, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 285.4 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 75, Turner McDonald Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 162.4 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

142.7 miles from Skidaway Island, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 24m highway drive covering 285.4 miles, with most of the trip on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 162.4 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

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

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 162.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.9 miles in near US 17.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 285.4 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 13.9 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 239.8 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.

13.9 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 17

Take the exit onto US 17 toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

14.1 mi into trip | ~21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 16 West: Macon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 16 West: Macon

239.8 mi into trip | ~4h 26m 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

265.3 mi into trip | ~4h 57m 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

283.3 mi into trip | ~5h 20m 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 Along This Route

Between Skidaway Island, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.

Birmingham

239.8 mi in | ~4h 26m | via I 75

Cumming

265.3 mi in | ~4h 57m | via GA 400

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway	162.4 mi	2h 54m
I 75	84.9 mi	1h 35m
Turner McDonald Parkway	11 mi	13m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway	7.1 mi	8m
Diamond Causeway	4 mi	6m
William F. Lynes Parkway	3.9 mi	5m
Northeast Expressway	2.7 mi	3m
Waters Avenue	2.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 162.4 mi, about 2h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

47 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn right

104 ft · 5 sec

Turn right

446 ft · 19 sec

Turn right

255 ft · 13 sec

Turn right onto Landings Way

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Landings Way

Continue on Diamond Causeway

4.0 mi · 6 min · Diamond Causeway

Continue on GA 204 SPUR

1.5 mi · 2 min · Whitefield Avenue

Continue on GA 204 SPUR

2.3 mi · 3 min · Waters Avenue

Continue on Waters Drive

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Waters Drive

Continue on Waters Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Waters Avenue

Turn left onto East Derenne Avenue

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Derenne Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on I 516; GA 21

3.9 mi · 5 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 17

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 17

Exit 5 Toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 16 West: Macon Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 16; US 17

162 mi · 2 hr 54 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 16; GA 540

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Fall Line Freeway

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto I 75

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

23 mi · 28 min · I 75

Toward I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

2.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway

Exit 251B Toward I 85 North: Greenville

Keep slight right at fork onto GA 400

7.1 mi · 8 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Exit 87 Toward GA 400 North: Buckhead, Cumming Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on GA 400

11 mi · 13 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 9 Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Haynes Bridge Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto GA 120

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Old Milton Parkway

Use the left lane.

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

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 142.7 miles from Skidaway Island, GA, or about 2h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.4 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 142.7 miles or 2h 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 19m

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 Skidaway Island, 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 Skidaway Island, GA

This is one driving day of about 285.4 miles and 5h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Skidaway Island, 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 Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway for about 162.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 142.7 mi from Skidaway Island, GA · 2h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

143 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

Warner Robins, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 142.7 miles from Skidaway Island, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 162.4 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.68 one way

$91.35 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$49.77	$99.53
premium	$4.78	$53.69	$107.37
diesel	$5.64	$63.41	$126.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	85.6	1	$29.97	$13.70
Efficient EV	71.4	0	$24.97	$11.42
EV Truck/SUV	114.2	1	$39.96	$18.27

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Skidaway Island, GA

Afternoon in Skidaway Island on Monday

Local time

1:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alpharetta, GA

Afternoon in Alpharetta on Monday

Local time

1:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

5h 24m 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 Skidaway Island, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 285.4 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, I 75, Turner McDonald 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 142.7 miles from Skidaway Island, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.68 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.

Between Skidaway Island, GA and Alpharetta, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.

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Trip from Skidaway Island, GA to Alpharetta, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

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

Skidaway Island, GA

Alpharetta, GA

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Very similar conditions

5h 24m on the road

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