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Trip from Bonanza, 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

1h 4m

Distance

43.7 mi

70 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

Downtown Bonanza, GA, GA

Bonanza, GA

Mr. Location Scout

city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Roswell, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bonanza, GA to Roswell, GA covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Tara Boulevard, T Harvey Mathis Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m 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 is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 43.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Tara Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.8 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Tara Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Flicker Road.

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 43.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (Flicker Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (US 19; US 41; GA 3 / Tara Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Flicker Road

At end of road, turn right onto Flicker Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

7
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 19; US 41; GA 3 / Tara Boulevard

Turn sharp left onto US 19; US 41; GA 3 / Tara Boulevard

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
9
27.7 mi into trip | ~40m 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
39.8 mi into trip | ~56m 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
40.1 mi into trip | ~56m 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

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 Bonanza, GA to Roswell, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Cumming along the way.

Cumming

27.7 mi in | ~40m | via GA 400

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 14.8 mi 18m
Tara Boulevard 9.1 mi 14m
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
Dunwoody Place 1.2 mi 2m
North Atlanta Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 14.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Woodcock Street

56 ft · 4 sec · Woodcock Street
2

Turn right onto Thrasher Road

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Thrasher Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto Flicker Road

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Flicker Road
4

Merge onto US 19; US 41; GA 3

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Tara Boulevard
5

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec
6

Turn sharp left onto US 19; US 41; GA 3

8.4 mi · 13 min · Tara Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Tara Boulevard

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Tara Boulevard
8

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 North Use the straight lane.
9

Merge onto I 75

15 mi · 18 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

2.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B Toward I 85 North: Greenville
11

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.
12

Continue on GA 400

5.0 mi · 6 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 6 Toward Northridge Road Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward Dunwoody Place Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

1.2 mi · 2 min · Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
16

Turn right onto GA 9

1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on GA 9; GA 120

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120

393 ft · 9 sec · North Atlanta Street
19

Arrive at destination

GA 9; GA 120

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.9 mi from Bonanza, GA · 32m into the drive

capital city of Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Atlanta, GA

22 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.

Popular next leg

Atlanta, GA to Roswell, GA

22.2 mi · 33m

Pacing Suggestions

Morrow, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Atlanta, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Bonanza, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Roswell, GA

The final approach into Roswell, 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

$6.83 one way

$13.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $7.47 $14.94
premium $4.70 $8.09 $16.18
diesel $5.61 $9.65 $19.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.82 $1.75
EV Truck/SUV 17.5 0 $6.12 $2.80

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bonanza, GA

Late night in Bonanza on Friday

Local time

5:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roswell, GA

Late night in Roswell on Friday

Local time

5:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

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

27 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

1h 4m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bonanza, GA to Roswell, GA covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Tara Boulevard, T Harvey Mathis 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 21.9 miles from Bonanza, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.83 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 43.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (Flicker Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (US 19; US 41; GA 3 / Tara Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Bonanza, GA to Roswell, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Cumming along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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