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Trip from Douglas, GA to Roswell, GA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 38m

Distance

227 mi

365 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 25m ★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 30m

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 Coffee County, Georgia, United States

Douglas, GA

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Roswell, GA

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Trip Overview

This 227-mile drive from Douglas, GA, to Roswell, GA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 38 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-75, with portions on Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319, offering a highway-focused experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $36, this journey through Georgia's Southeast region is an efficient way to connect these two points. You'll find the drive straightforward, with only one recommended stop. Given its manageable duration, you have the flexibility to depart when you're ready and arrive without feeling rushed.

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

113.5 miles from Douglas, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect an 86% highway drive on this route, dominated by the efficiency of I-75. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 84.9 miles on I-75, so be prepared for sustained highway driving. While largely a high-speed journey, the incorporation of Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway and US 319 may offer slight variations in road character as you progress. This profile suggests a drive where covering distance is the main objective, with minimal deviations from major thoroughfares.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 84.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 122.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 227 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 122.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211 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 17 key points

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

7
122.9 mi into trip | ~2h 34m 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
185.5 mi into trip | ~3h 42m 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
211 mi into trip | ~4h 14m 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
223 mi into trip | ~4h 29m 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
223.3 mi into trip | ~4h 30m 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.

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

Birmingham

185.5 mi in | ~3h 42m | via I 75

Cumming

211 mi in | ~4h 14m | via GA 400

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 84.9 mi 1h 35m
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway 49.7 mi 53m
US 319 45.4 mi 58m
Alabama Street 15.6 mi 22m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway 7.1 mi 8m
Douglas-Broxton Highway 6.9 mi 9m
Turner McDonald Parkway 5 mi 6m
3rd Avenue 3.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 84.9 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

124 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto GA 32

61 ft · 8 sec · East Ward Street
3

Turn left onto US 441; GA 31

271 ft · 14 sec · South Peterson Avenue
4

Turn left onto GA 32

297 ft · 14 sec · East Ashley Street
5

Turn left onto US 441; GA 31

1.4 mi · 3 min · South Madison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 441; GA 31

6.9 mi · 9 min · Douglas-Broxton Highway
7

Continue on US 441; GA 31

16 mi · 22 min · Alabama Street
8

Continue on US 319; US 441; SR 31

16 mi · 18 min · US 319; US 441; SR 31
9

Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 319; US 441; GA 31
10

Continue on US 280; US 319; US 441; GA 30; GA 31

3.1 mi · 5 min · 3rd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto US 319; US 441; GA 31

28 mi · 38 min · US 319; US 441; GA 31
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 319; US 441; GA 31; GA 117
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I-16 West: Macon
14

Merge onto I 16

50 mi · 53 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
15

Continue on I 16; GA 540

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Fall Line Freeway
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Merge onto I 75

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

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.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

2.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B Toward I 85 North: Greenville
20

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.
21

Continue on GA 400

5.0 mi · 6 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 6 Toward Northridge Road Use the slight right lane.
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward Dunwoody Place Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

1.2 mi · 2 min · Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
25

Turn right onto GA 9

1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
26

Continue on GA 9; GA 120

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120

393 ft · 9 sec · North Atlanta Street
28

Arrive at destination

GA 9; GA 120

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 38-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Douglas, GA, to maximize your daylight hours and minimize potential traffic as you approach Roswell, GA. With a single recommended stop and a highway-focused profile, pacing yourself on I-75 is key. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 84.9-mile stretch on I-75, as services might be more spaced out. The relatively short duration means you can afford to be flexible with your timing, but planning your fuel stops in advance will ensure a smooth journey.

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 113.5 miles from Douglas, GA, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.9 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.5 miles or 2h 23m 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 42m

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 Douglas, 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 Douglas, GA

This is one driving day of about 227 miles and 4h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Douglas, 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 I 75 for about 84.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 113.5 mi from Douglas, GA · 2h 23m into the drive

city in Alabama

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

114 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

Lake City, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.5 miles from Douglas, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.9 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 203.5
View on nps.gov
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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 117.4
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 227
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.50 one way

$71.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $38.81 $77.63
premium $4.70 $42.01 $84.03
diesel $5.61 $50.12 $100.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.1 0 $23.83 $10.90
Efficient EV 56.8 0 $19.86 $9.08
EV Truck/SUV 90.8 1 $31.78 $14.53

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Douglas, GA

Late night in Douglas on Wednesday

Local time

2:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roswell, GA

Late night in Roswell on Wednesday

Local time

2:05 AM

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

2 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

4h 38m 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 Douglas, GA to Roswell, GA covers 227 miles and takes about 4h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, US 319. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.5 miles from Douglas, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.50 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 227 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 122.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.5 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211 miles (GA 400 / T Harvey Mathis Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Douglas, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Birmingham and Cumming.

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