Origin
Temple, GA
Afternoon in Temple on Friday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Temple, GA to Alpharetta, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Temple, GA
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Alpharetta, GA
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Trip Overview
Temple, GA to Alpharetta, GA is 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m via Tom Murphy Freeway and Atlanta Bypass, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive primarily within Georgia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll be spending a good portion of your time on major freeways, making it an efficient trip for getting from point A to point B. Plan for a relatively quick journey that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is decidedly highway-focused, with 67% of the drive utilizing major freeways. You'll experience the rhythm of the open road for extended periods, including a longest stretch of 29.3 miles on the Tom Murphy Freeway. Expect a consistent driving pace for most of your journey. The character of the drive is largely defined by its freeway segments, offering a predictable and efficient travel experience rather than winding country roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tom Murphy Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Murphy Freeway and Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
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 49
Toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fult...
7
34.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Turn left toward I 285 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 285 North
8
47.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
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 26-27
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
9
48.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 19
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 27
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
8
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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.
On the drive from Temple, GA to Alpharetta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Fulton County Airport along the way.
Fulton County Airport
31.3 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy Freeway | 29.3 mi | 31m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 12.9 mi | 15m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| US 19 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest | 2 mi | 3m |
| Carrollton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Haynes Bridge Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Murphy Freeway
— 29.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple, GA and Alpharetta, GA.
1
Start on GA 274
86 ft
·
3 sec
·
James Street
2
Turn right onto GA 274
408 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sage Street
3
Turn right onto GA 113
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Carrollton Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 20
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Tom Murphy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 49
Toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on GA 70
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on GA 70
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto US 78; US 278; GA 8
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 285 North
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 285
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26-27
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 19
Exit 27
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 South, GA 400 North
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 19
Toward GA 400 North
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 9
Toward Alpharetta, Haynes Bridge Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Haynes Bridge Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Haynes Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto GA 120
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Milton Parkway
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto GA 9
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Turn right onto Academy Street
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Academy Street
21
Arrive at destination
Academy Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Temple, GA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Temple, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Alpharetta, GA
Afternoon in Alpharetta on Friday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
W 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
12 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 18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Temple, GA to Alpharetta, GA covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tom Murphy Freeway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, 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 31.1 miles from Temple, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.74 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 62.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Temple, GA to Alpharetta, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Fulton County Airport along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. 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.
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