Trip from Grantville, GA to Roswell, GA

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

69.5 mi

112 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 22m ★

6 AM

1h 29m

8 AM

1h 42m

10 AM

1h 33m

12 PM

1h 32m

3 PM

1h 34m

5 PM

1h 42m

8 PM

1h 25m

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

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Grantville, GA

Tanhauser Vázquez R.

Roswell, GA

Dmitry Daltonik

Trip Overview

Spanning 69.5 miles across Georgia, this trip connects Grantville to Roswell in approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes. It is a straightforward drive that fits perfectly into a single day, making an overnight stay unnecessary. You can expect to spend roughly $11 on fuel for the journey, which keeps the trip budget-friendly. Navigating through the Southeast, you will transition from the smaller communities near Grantville toward the northern metro area. Because the route is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for a morning meeting or an afternoon visit. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between two distinct parts of the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

34.8 miles from Grantville, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed interstate travel with local navigation. You will spend about 50% of your time on highways, utilizing I-85 and the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter before finishing on Roswell Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 32.8 miles on I-85, providing a steady rhythm before you transition into the more congested traffic patterns closer to your destination. This profile shifts from open road cruising to the stop-and-go pace typical of urban approaches. Staying alert is key as the character of the road changes from wide, multi-lane highways to the denser, more localized flow of Roswell Road.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.8 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 Lone Oak Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 69.5 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 0.1 miles (Lone Oak Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lone Oak Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Lone Oak Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

35.2 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport

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 68 Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta Internati...

35.6 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga

59.4 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward Riverside Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 24 Toward Riverside Drive

59.7 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Riverside Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward Riverside Drive

Towns Along This Route

Between Grantville, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta International Airport and Chattanooga.

Atlanta International Airport

35.2 mi in | ~39m

Chattanooga

35.6 mi in | ~40m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 85	32.8 mi	35m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter	22.6 mi	26m
Roswell Road	6.4 mi	11m
US 29	1.6 mi	2m
River Valley Road Northwest	1.2 mi	3m
Abernathy Road Northwest	0.7 mi	1m
Riverside Drive Northwest	0.6 mi	1m
North Atlanta Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 85 — 32.8 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Lone Oak Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Lone Oak Street

Turn left onto US 29; GA 14

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 29; GA 14

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 85 North: Atlanta

Merge onto I 85

33 mi · 35 min · I 85

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 68 Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min

Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 285

23 mi · 26 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Exit 24 Toward Riverside Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

134 ft · 2 sec

Toward Riverside Drive Use the none lane.

Turn slight right

214 ft · 6 sec

Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

478 ft · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest

Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

0.6 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive Northwest

Turn right onto River Valley Road Northwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · River Valley Road Northwest

Keep slight right at fork onto River Valley Road Northwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · River Valley Road Northwest

Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Johnson Ferry Road Northwest

Continue on Abernathy Road Northwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · Abernathy Road Northwest

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto GA 9

6.4 mi · 11 min · Roswell Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 9; GA 120

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120

393 ft · 9 sec · North Atlanta Street

Arrive at destination

GA 9; GA 120

Trip Plan

Since this is a 69.5-mile trip, your biggest variable is local traffic patterns near the Atlanta Bypass. Try to avoid peak rush hours to keep your travel time closer to the 1 hour and 28 minute estimate, as congestion can quickly add time to the final leg. There are no mandatory stops required for a drive of this length, giving you the freedom to head straight through if you prefer. Keep that $11 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, and fill up in Grantville if you want to avoid potential price fluctuations closer to the city. My best tip is to monitor real-time traffic apps specifically for the Perimeter section, as that is where you are most likely to encounter delays.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 34.8 miles from Grantville, GA, or about 39m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.8 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 69.5 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.8 miles or 39m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roswell, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Grantville, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Grantville, GA

This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grantville, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 32.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.8 mi from Grantville, GA · 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

35 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

Cleveland, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centre, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Grantville, 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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.12 one way

$22.25 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$12.12	$24.24
premium	$4.78	$13.07	$26.15
diesel	$5.64	$15.44	$30.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.8	$7.30	$3.34
Efficient EV	17.4	$6.08	$2.78
EV Truck/SUV	27.8	$9.73	$4.45

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Grantville, GA

Evening in Grantville on Sunday

Local time

8:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roswell, GA

Evening in Roswell on Sunday

Local time

8:15 PM

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

22 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 28m 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 Grantville, GA to Roswell, GA covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 85, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Roswell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.8 miles from Grantville, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.12 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.

Between Grantville, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta International Airport and Chattanooga.

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Trip from Grantville, GA to Roswell, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Roswell, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Grantville, GA

Roswell, GA

Same local time

22 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 28m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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