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Trip from Fayetteville, GA to Roswell, GA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h

Distance

48.8 mi

79 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Fayetteville, GA, GA

Fayetteville, GA

Joshua Brown

city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Roswell, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Roswell, GA covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Forest Parkway, I 75, I 75 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 48.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 48.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Forest Parkway 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Roswell, GA is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Forest Parkway
I 75
I 75 North
Northeast Expressway
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Turner McDonald Parkway
Northridge Road
Dunwoody Place

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Forest Parkway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Glynn Street North

12 mi · 19 min · Glynn Street North
2

Turn right onto Forest Parkway

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Forest Parkway
3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 75

0.1 mi · 19 sec · I 75
4

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Atlanta

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 75 North: Atlanta
5

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Downtown Atlanta

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 75 North: Downtown Atlanta
6

Merge slight left

12 mi · 15 min
7

Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway
8

Keep slight right to continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

7.1 mi · 8 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
9

Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway

5.0 mi · 6 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
10

Take the exit slight right toward Northridge Road

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Northridge Road
11

Keep slight right to continue on Dunwoody Place

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Dunwoody Place
12

Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

1.2 mi · 2 min · Dunwoody Place
13

Turn right onto Roswell Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road
14

Continue on North Atlanta Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
15

Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street

394 ft · 10 sec · North Atlanta Street
16

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.4 mi from Fayetteville, GA · 30m into the drive

capital city of Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Atlanta, GA

24 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.

Popular next leg

Atlanta, GA to Roswell, GA

22.2 mi · 33m

Pacing Suggestions

Morrow, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Atlanta, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Fayetteville, 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

$7.63 one way

$15.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $8.34 $16.69
premium $4.70 $9.03 $18.06
diesel $5.61 $10.77 $21.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34
Efficient EV 12.2 0 $4.27 $1.95
EV Truck/SUV 19.5 0 $6.83 $3.12

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fayetteville, GA

Late night in Fayetteville on Friday

Local time

1:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roswell, GA

Late night in Roswell on Friday

Local time

1:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 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 Fayetteville, GA to Roswell, GA covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Forest Parkway, I 75, I 75 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 miles from Fayetteville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.63 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.
The drive from Fayetteville, GA to Roswell, GA is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, GA to Roswell, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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