Origin
Cairo, GA
Afternoon in Cairo on Monday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cairo, GA to Roswell, GA
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
256.7 mi
413 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cairo, GA
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Roswell, GA
Dmitry Daltonik
Trip Overview
The drive from Cairo, GA to Roswell, GA covers 256.7 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Street Northeast, 38th Boulevard Northeast, South Butler Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.08 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
128.4 miles from Cairo, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 14m drive with frequent turns across 256.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Street Northeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cairo, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Street Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 38th Boulevard Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Butler Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 82 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Oglethorpe Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sylvester Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cordele Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
5th Street Northeast
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cairo, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on 1st Avenue Northeast
269 ft
·
12 sec
·
1st Avenue Northeast
2
Turn left onto 5th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
5th Street Northeast
3
Turn left onto 38th Boulevard Northeast
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
38th Boulevard Northeast
4
Turn right
23 mi
·
32 min
5
Turn left onto South Butler Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Butler Street
6
Turn right onto West Broad Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broad Street
7
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
8
Continue straight
24 mi
·
29 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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US 82 East, GA 520: Sylvester, Tifton
10
Turn straight onto East Oglethorpe Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oglethorpe Boulevard
11
Continue on Sylvester Highway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Sylvester Highway
12
Turn left onto Cordele Road
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Cordele Road
13
Continue straight
22 mi
·
27 min
14
Turn left onto I-75 North: Macon
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I-75 North: Macon
15
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Larry Justice Highway
17
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
53 min
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75 North: Atlanta, Birmingham
19
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
20
Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
21
Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Northridge Road
23
Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dunwoody Place
24
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dunwoody Place
25
Turn right onto Roswell Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Road
26
Continue on North Atlanta Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
27
Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
28
Arrive at your destination
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 128.4 miles from Cairo, GA, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.4 miles or 2h 7m 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 28m
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 Cairo, 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.
+
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 Cairo, GA
This is one driving day of about 256.7 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cairo, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128.4 mi from Cairo, GA · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.4 miles from Cairo, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Roswell, GA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.08 one way
$82.16 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $44.76 | $89.52 |
| premium | $4.78 | $48.29 | $96.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.03 | $114.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77 | 0 | $26.95 | $12.32 |
| Efficient EV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.46 | $10.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.7 | 1 | $35.94 | $16.43 |
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.
Destination
Roswell, GA
Afternoon in Roswell on Monday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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 14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cairo, GA to Roswell, GA covers 256.7 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street Northeast, 38th Boulevard Northeast, South Butler Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.4 miles from Cairo, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cairo, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cairo, GA to Roswell, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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