Origin
Auburn, GA
Afternoon in Auburn on Friday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, GA to Roswell, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Roswell, GA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, GA to Roswell, GA covers 37.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on University Parkway, Holcomb Bridge Road, I 85 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on University Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Auburn, GA to Roswell, GA covers 37.4 miles and takes about 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
University Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mount Moriah Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mount Moriah Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.7 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mount Moriah Road
Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road
Navigation decision point
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 85 South: Atlanta
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
24 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99
Toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard
8
24.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 140 West: Norcross
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 140 West: Norcross
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Parkway | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 7.9 mi | 14m |
| I 85 | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| Winder Highway | 4 mi | 6m |
| Jimmy Carter Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Atlanta Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Norcross Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Warsaw Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
University Parkway
— 10.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
83 ft
·
11 sec
·
4th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Mount Moriah Road
302 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mount Moriah Road
3
Turn right onto GA 8
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Atlanta Highway
4
Continue on US 29 Business; GA 8
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Winder Highway
5
Turn right onto GA 316; US 29; GA 8
10 mi
·
14 min
·
University Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 85 South: Atlanta
7
Merge onto I 85
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 99
Toward GA 140 West: Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
279 ft
·
6 sec
Toward GA 140 West: Norcross
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto GA 140
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on GA 140
7.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warsaw Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto Norcross Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Norcross Street
14
Continue on Norcross Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Norcross Street
15
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Alpharetta Highway
16
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Auburn, GA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Auburn, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roswell, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Roswell, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.85 one way
$11.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.39 | $12.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Roswell, GA
Afternoon in Roswell on Friday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
SW 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
7 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
56m 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 Auburn, GA to Roswell, GA covers 37.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are University Parkway, Holcomb Bridge Road, I 85. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from Auburn, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.85 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mount Moriah Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.7 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Auburn, GA to Roswell, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Roswell, GA
More from Auburn, GA
More trips to Roswell, GA
Explore more options from Auburn, GA or browse trips ending in Roswell, GA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse GA road trips.