Origin
Donalsonville, GA
Morning in Donalsonville on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Donalsonville, 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
3h 54m
Distance
241.5 mi
389 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Donalsonville, GA
Dmitry Daltonik
Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Donalsonville, GA to Roswell, GA covers 241.5 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Tennille Avenue, Martha Berry Highway, I 185 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
120.8 miles from Donalsonville, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 241.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 241.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Tennille Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 54m 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 Donalsonville, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Tennille Avenue | — | — |
| Martha Berry Highway | — | — |
| I 185 North | — | — |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 285 | — | — |
| I 285 North | — | — |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Tennille Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donalsonville, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on East 3rd Street
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto South Tennille Avenue
13 mi
·
17 min
·
South Tennille Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
4
Continue straight
10 mi
·
11 min
5
Continue straight
19 mi
·
22 min
6
Continue straight
57 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
7
Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Martha Berry Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
10
Continue on Chet Atkins Parkway
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Chet Atkins Parkway
11
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
14
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15
Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Riverside Drive
16
Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Riverside Drive
17
Turn slight right
213 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
479 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
19
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
20
Turn right onto River Valley Road Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Valley Road Northwest
21
Keep slight right to continue on River Valley Road Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
River Valley Road Northwest
22
Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
23
Continue on Abernathy Road Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Abernathy Road Northwest
24
Turn left onto Roswell Road
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Roswell Road
25
Continue on North Atlanta Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
26
Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
27
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 120.8 miles from Donalsonville, GA, or about 1h 57m 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 53 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.8 miles or 1h 57m 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 12m
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 Donalsonville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Donalsonville, GA
This is one driving day of about 241.5 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Donalsonville, 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 120.8 mi from Donalsonville, GA · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.8 miles from Donalsonville, 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
$37.77 one way
$75.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $41.29 | $82.59 |
| premium | $4.70 | $44.70 | $89.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.32 | $106.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.36 | $11.59 |
| Efficient EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.13 | $9.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.6 | 1 | $33.81 | $15.46 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Morning in Roswell on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
2 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
3h 54m 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 Donalsonville, GA to Roswell, GA covers 241.5 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Tennille Avenue, Martha Berry Highway, I 185 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.8 miles from Donalsonville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.77 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 54m 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 Donalsonville, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Donalsonville, GA to Roswell, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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