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Eastman, GA
Afternoon in Eastman on Saturday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
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Trip from Eastman, 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 19m
Distance
162.4 mi
261 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
40 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eastman, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eastman, GA to Roswell, GA covers 162.4 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway, Eastman Cochran Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.9 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.40 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
81.2 miles from Eastman, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 84.9 mi | 1h 35m |
| Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway | 22.5 mi | 24m |
| Eastman Cochran Highway | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Longstreet Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Golden Isles Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Highway 87 Bypass South | 4.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 84.9 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastman, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on College Street
284 ft
·
18 sec
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College Street
2
Turn left onto GA 46; GA 117
333 ft
·
12 sec
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5th Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 23; GA 87
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Oak Street
4
Continue on US 23; GA 87
3.5 mi
·
4 min
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Eastman Cochran Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 87
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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Eastman Cochran Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23; GA 87
4.6 mi
·
6 min
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Eastman Cochran Highway
7
Continue on US 23; GA 87; GA 257
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 23; GA 87
4.1 mi
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5 min
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Highway 87 Bypass South
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 23; US 129 Alternate; GA 87; GA 112
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden Isles Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Longstreet Church Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Longstreet Church Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Longstreet Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
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Longstreet Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto GA 358
411 ft
·
8 sec
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GA 358
13
Turn right onto GA 96
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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GA 96
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on GA 96
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
GA 96
Toward Jeffersonville
15
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 16:west: Macon
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 16
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
Toward Macon
17
Continue on I 16; GA 540
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Fall Line Freeway
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Atlanta
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Merge onto I 75
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Exit 251B
Toward I 85 North: Greenville
22
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.
23
Continue on GA 400
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the right lane.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 6
Toward Northridge Road
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Dunwoody Place
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn right onto Dunwoody Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
27
Turn right onto GA 9
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
30
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 81.2 miles from Eastman, GA, or about 1h 40m 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 36 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.2 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
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 Eastman, 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 Eastman, GA
This is one driving day of about 162.4 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Eastman, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.2 miles from Eastman, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 35.2 and 158.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
35.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Turn left toward I 16:west: Macon
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 16:west: Macon
7
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
120.9 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
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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
146.4 mi into trip
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~2h 55m 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
8
158.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m 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
$25.40 one way
$50.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.06 | $60.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.86 | $71.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
40 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Southlake Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Morrow, GA
Tesla
24 DCFC
Henry Town Center - Tesla Supercharger
McDonough, GA
Tesla
16 DCFC
South Point Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
McDonough, GA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Rivergate Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Macon, GA
Tesla
10 DCFC
Riverside Ford Lincoln
Macon, GA
RED_E
8 DCFC
Walmart EV Charging
Locust Grove, GA
WALMART
8 DCFC
Forest Park, GA Rechargery - Frontage Rd
Forest Park, GA
IONNA
8 DCFC
Macon, GA
Macon, GA
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 18
Tesla: 4
eVgo Network: 4
Electrify America: 2
EV Connect: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 2
RED_E: 1
SWTCH: 1
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
CIRCLE_K: 1
WALMART: 1
IN_CHARGE: 1
FLO: 1
IONNA: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.05 | $7.80 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65 | 0 | $22.74 | $10.39 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Roswell, GA
Afternoon in Roswell on Saturday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Jackson, GA
81 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
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
3h 19m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 140
View on nps.gov
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
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 56
View on nps.gov
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 162.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 3h 19m highway drive covering 162.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.9 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 30 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?
9/10
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 35.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 162.4 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 35.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.9 miles (I 75): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Eastman, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Jeffersonville, Macon, Birmingham and Cumming.
Jeffersonville
34.8 mi in
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~49m
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via GA 96
Macon
35.4 mi in
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~50m
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via I 16
Birmingham
120.9 mi in
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~2h 23m
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via I 75
Cumming
146.4 mi in
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~2h 55m
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via GA 400
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 162.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Eastman, GA to Roswell, GA covers 162.4 miles and takes about 3h 19m 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, Eastman Cochran Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.2 miles from Eastman, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.40 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 162.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 58.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Eastman, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Jeffersonville, Macon, Birmingham and Cumming.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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