How far is Alpharetta, GA from Lula, GA?
The driving distance from Alpharetta, GA to Lula, GA is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alpharetta and Lula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpharetta and Lula.
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Start on Academy Street
42 m · 11 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1750 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Old Milton Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Milton Parkway
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Turn left onto US 19 North, GA 400 North
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
16.2 mi · 19 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 306: Gainesville
1758 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left
27 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Keith Bridge Road
7.7 mi · 12 min · Keith Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi · 15 min · Dawsonville Highway
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Continue on John W Morrow Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway
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Turn left onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
2.9 mi · 6 min · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
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Continue on Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast
702 ft · 18 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast
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Turn left onto US 23 North
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Cornelia Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Cornelia Highway
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Turn right onto Lula Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lula Road
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Turn left
29 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Old Cornelia Highway
1054 ft · 21 sec · Old Cornelia Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpharetta and Lula.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Turner McDonald Parkway
Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway
16.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Alpharetta and Sunny near Lula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alpharetta to Lula?
The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lumpkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Alpharetta and 25.2 miles from Lula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alpharetta and Sunny near Lula.
Stop Ideas Near Lumpkin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lumpkin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alpharetta and Lula. Straight-line distance: 41.85 mi (67.35 km).
#1 Alpharetta
The most populous city in Fulton County, Georgia.
| Population | 67,897 |
| Coordinates | 34.0753800, -84.2940900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lula
City in Banks and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,016 |
| Coordinates | 34.3876000, -83.6662900 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lula (-83.66629, 34.3876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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