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Trip from Bloomingdale, GA to Roswell, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 52m

Distance

258.4 mi

416 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 39m ★
6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 44m

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

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Roswell, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomingdale, GA to Roswell, GA covers 258.4 miles and takes about 4h 52m 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, T Harvey Mathis Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 150.7 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.41 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

129.2 miles from Bloomingdale, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 150.7 mi 2h 41m
I 75 84.9 mi 1h 35m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway 7.1 mi 8m
Turner McDonald Parkway 5 mi 6m
Northeast Expressway 2.7 mi 3m
Roswell Road 1.7 mi 3m
Jimmy Deloach Parkway 1.3 mi 1m
Dunwoody Place 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway — 150.7 mi, about 2h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale, GA and Roswell, GA.

1

Start on US 80; GA 26

0.1 mi · 18 sec · US Highway 80 West
2

Turn left onto Cherry Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cherry Street
3

Continue on Bloomingdale Road

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Bloomingdale Road
4

Enter roundabout onto Bloomingdale Road

129 ft · 2 sec · Bloomingdale Road
5

Continue on Bloomingdale Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bloomingdale Road
6

Turn left onto GA 17 Connector

1.3 mi · 1 min · Jimmy Deloach Parkway
7

Enter roundabout

25 ft · 0 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
8

Continue

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
9

Merge onto I 16

151 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
10

Continue on I 16; GA 540

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Fall Line Freeway
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Merge onto I 75

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

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.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

2.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B Toward I 85 North: Greenville
15

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.
16

Continue on GA 400

5.0 mi · 6 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 6 Toward Northridge Road Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward Dunwoody Place Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

1.2 mi · 2 min · Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
20

Turn right onto GA 9

1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
21

Continue on GA 9; GA 120

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120

393 ft · 9 sec · North Atlanta Street
23

Arrive at destination

GA 9; GA 120

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 129.2 miles from Bloomingdale, GA, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.7 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 57 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 129.2 miles or 2h 20m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roswell, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bloomingdale, 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 Bloomingdale, GA

This is one driving day of about 258.4 miles and 4h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Bloomingdale, 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 150.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jackson, GA

129 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

Swainsboro, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warner Robins, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.2 miles from Bloomingdale, 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 150.7 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlanta, Georgia

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 240

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+14046850287

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlanta, Georgia

1.8 mi

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atlanta, Georgia

2.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Brash Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Atlanta, Georgia

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 240

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Stir Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pooler, Georgia

2.7 mi

Grounds Of Grace Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pooler, Georgia

2.8 mi

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 240

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+14046850287

Visit website

Dunkin'

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 240

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+14048100010

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 240

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+14043649099

Visit website

Illy Coffee Bar at Rowdy Tiger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 240

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+16784122402

Visit website

Brash Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 240

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Stir Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Pooler, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19127372661

Visit website

Grounds Of Grace Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Pooler, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Museum of Illusions

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 240

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14044584717

Visit website

Pemberton Place

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 240

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

Children's Museum of Atlanta

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 240

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+14046595437

Visit website

Krog Street Tunnel

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 240

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14044920847

Visit website

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Pooler, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19127488888

Visit website

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 147.7

Macon, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14787528257

Visit website

Zoo Atlanta

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 240

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–3:30 pm

+14046245600

Visit website

Sloomoo Institute - Atlanta

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 240

Atlanta, Georgia

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+18779175463

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 154.4 and 254.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
154.4 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
8
216.9 mi into trip | ~3h 56m 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
9
242.4 mi into trip | ~4h 27m 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
7
254.5 mi into trip | ~4h 43m in

Take the exit toward Northridge Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward Northridge Road
8
254.7 mi into trip | ~4h 44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Dunwoody Place

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Dunwoody Place

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.41 one way

$80.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $44.18 $88.36
premium $4.70 $47.82 $95.65
diesel $5.61 $57.05 $114.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77.5 0 $27.13 $12.40
Efficient EV 64.6 0 $22.61 $10.34
EV Truck/SUV 103.4 1 $36.18 $16.54

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 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 16, 2026

Origin

Bloomingdale, GA

Afternoon in Bloomingdale on Saturday

Local time

2:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roswell, GA

Afternoon in Roswell on Saturday

Local time

2:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Jackson, GA

129 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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 52m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 151.5
Caution: River Trail periodically closed under I-16
Park Closure: BOARDWALK CLOSED along the River Trail
View on nps.gov
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 240.6
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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,...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour $5 near mile 258.4
View on nps.gov
Fort Pulaski National Monument

Fort Pulaski National Monument

National Monument

For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...

23 mi from route ~56 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

258.4 mi in 4h 52m, mostly highway — 150.7 mi of that is on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 150.7 mi on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 154.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 258.4 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 154.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 242.4 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bloomingdale, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.

Birmingham

216.9 mi in | ~3h 56m | via I 75

Cumming

242.4 mi in | ~4h 27m | via GA 400

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 52m. Total distance: 258.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 150.7 miles on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Roswell, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 154.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 242.4 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Roswell, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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