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Trip from Grovetown, GA to Roswell, GA

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

152.3 mi

245 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Grovetown, GA to Roswell, GA covers 152.3 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.7 miles on Carl Sanders Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.37 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

76.2 miles from Grovetown, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 152.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carl Sanders Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 68.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 124 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 152.3 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 124 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

8
124 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

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 67B Toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattano...
7
142.3 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

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. Toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Du...
8
143.3 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahl...
7
148.4 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit toward Northridge Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward Northridge Road
8
148.6 mi into trip | ~2h 47m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Grovetown, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Dahlonega and Atlanta.

Chattanooga

124 mi in | ~2h 16m

Dahlonega

142.3 mi in | ~2h 38m

Atlanta

142.3 mi in | ~2h 38m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Carl Sanders Highway 68.7 mi 1h 13m
Purple Heart Highway 46.6 mi 50m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 17.8 mi 20m
Wrightsboro Road 6.7 mi 9m
Turner McDonald Parkway 3.1 mi 4m
Roswell Road 1.7 mi 3m
Dunwoody Place 1.2 mi 2m
Appling Harlem Road 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Carl Sanders Highway — 68.7 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on GA 223

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Robinson Avenue
2

Continue on Wrightsboro Road

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Wrightsboro Road
Use the straight lane.
3

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 223

6.2 mi · 8 min · Wrightsboro Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Enter roundabout onto US 221; GA 47

35 ft · 1 sec · Appling Harlem Road
Toward US 221 North, GA 47 North: Appling
5

Continue on US 221; GA 47

1.0 mi · 1 min · Appling Harlem Road
Toward US 221 North, GA 47 North: Appling
6

Enter roundabout onto Appling Harlem Road

92 ft · 1 sec · Appling Harlem Road
7

Continue on Appling Harlem Road

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Appling Harlem Road
8

Enter roundabout

291 ft · 4 sec
Toward I-20 West: Atlanta
9

Continue

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I-20 West: Atlanta
10

Merge onto I 20

69 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Carl Sanders Highway
11

Continue on I 20

47 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 67B Toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 285

18 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
16

Keep slight right at fork

2.0 mi · 2 min
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto US 19; GA 400

3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 6 Toward Northridge Road Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward Dunwoody Place Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

1.2 mi · 2 min · Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
21

Turn right onto GA 9

1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
22

Continue on GA 9; GA 120

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120

393 ft · 9 sec · North Atlanta Street
24

Arrive at destination

GA 9; GA 120

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.2 miles from Grovetown, GA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.7 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.2 miles or 1h 25m 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 17m

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 Grovetown, 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 Grovetown, GA

This is one driving day of about 152.3 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grovetown, 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 Carl Sanders Highway for about 68.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.2 mi from Grovetown, GA · 1h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cleveland, TN

76 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

Warner Robins, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warner Robins, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.2 miles from Grovetown, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Carl Sanders Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.7 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

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,...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour $5 near mile 147.1
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
View on nps.gov
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 131.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.37 one way

$48.75 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $26.56 $53.11
premium $4.78 $28.65 $57.30
diesel $5.64 $33.84 $67.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.7 0 $15.99 $7.31
Efficient EV 38.1 0 $13.33 $6.09
EV Truck/SUV 60.9 0 $21.32 $9.75

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Grovetown, GA

Afternoon in Grovetown on Monday

Local time

2:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roswell, GA

Afternoon in Roswell on Monday

Local time

2:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:31PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:57AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Along the Route

77°F

Cleveland, TN

76 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

20 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

2h 55m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Grovetown, GA to Roswell, GA covers 152.3 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carl Sanders Highway, Purple Heart Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.2 miles from Grovetown, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.37 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.
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 18 significant decision points across 152.3 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 124 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Grovetown, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Dahlonega and Atlanta.

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