Origin
Gainesville, GA
Morning in Gainesville on Saturday
Local time
10:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, 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
59m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gainesville, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Roswell, GA covers 42.8 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Turner McDonald Parkway, Dawsonville Highway, Keith Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Gainesville, GA to Roswell, GA covers 42.8 miles and takes about 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Turner McDonald Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bradford Street South.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 42.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bradford Street South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.2 miles (GA 306 / Keith Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bradford Street South
At end of road, turn right onto Bradford Street South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
GA 306 / Keith Bridge Road
Turn left onto GA 306 / Keith Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
19 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn left toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
8
40.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
8
40.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 20.8 mi | 24m |
| Dawsonville Highway | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Keith Bridge Road | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Norcross Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| John W Morrow Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Holcomb Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Warsaw Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Turner McDonald Parkway
— 20.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on Green Street
149 ft
·
6 sec
·
Green Street
2
Continue on Everly Way
364 ft
·
18 sec
·
Everly Way
3
At end of road, turn right onto Bradford Street South
244 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bradford Street South
4
Turn left onto GA 60; GA 369
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest
5
Turn right onto GA 53 Connector
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John W Morrow Parkway
6
Continue on GA 53 Connector
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Dawsonville Highway
7
Turn left onto GA 306
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Keith Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 19; GA 400
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 7
Toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
Toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto GA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warsaw Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto Norcross Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Norcross Street
15
Continue on Norcross Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Norcross Street
16
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Alpharetta Highway
17
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Gainesville, GA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Gainesville, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roswell, GA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Roswell, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.69 one way
$13.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Roswell on Saturday
Local time
10:39 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
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
59m 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 Gainesville, GA to Roswell, GA covers 42.8 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Turner McDonald Parkway, Dawsonville Highway, Keith Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 miles from Gainesville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.69 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 42.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bradford Street South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.2 miles (GA 306 / Keith Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Gainesville, GA to Roswell, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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