Origin
Ellijay, GA
Afternoon in Ellijay on Friday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellijay, 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 20m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellijay, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ellijay, GA to Roswell, GA covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on APD Highway, A P D Highway, Hickory Flat Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on APD Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 56.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
APD Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (GA 2; GA 52 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 2; GA 52 / River Street
Enter roundabout onto GA 2; GA 52 / River Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
37.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
6
39.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
GA 140 / Hickory Flat Highway
Turn left onto GA 140 / Hickory Flat Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Ellijay, GA to Roswell, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Cumming along the way.
Cumming
37.3 mi in
|
~46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| APD Highway | 24.8 mi | 30m |
| A P D Highway | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| Hickory Flat Highway | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Arnold Mill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Houze Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Alpharetta Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Northside-Cherokee Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
APD Highway
— 24.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellijay, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on North Church Street
419 ft
·
24 sec
·
North Church Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
412 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto GA 2; GA 52
311 ft
·
17 sec
·
River Street
4
Continue on GA 2; GA 52
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
5
Turn slight right onto GA 2
443 ft
·
12 sec
·
GA 2
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the ramp
144 ft
·
3 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto GA 5; GA 515
25 mi
·
30 min
·
APD Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 575; GA 5
10 mi
·
10 min
·
A P D Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 575; GA 5
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward GA 20 East: Downtown Canton, Cumming
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on East Main Street
307 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Cumming Highway
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Cumming Highway
13
Turn right onto Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
14
Turn left onto GA 140
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Hickory Flat Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on GA 140
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Arnold Mill Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on GA 140
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Houze Road
17
Enter roundabout onto GA 140
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
Houze Road
18
Continue on GA 140
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Houze Road
19
Merge onto GA 9; GA 120; GA 140
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Alpharetta Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Ellijay, GA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Ellijay, 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
$8.84 one way
$17.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Friday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Canton, GA
28 mi in
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
1 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
1h 20m 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 Ellijay, GA to Roswell, GA covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are APD Highway, A P D Highway, Hickory Flat Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 miles from Ellijay, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.84 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 56.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (GA 2; GA 52 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ellijay, GA to Roswell, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Cumming along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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