Origin
Hamilton, GA
Night in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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2h 15m
Distance
106.9 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
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Roswell, GA
Dmitry Daltonik
Traveling from Hamilton to Roswell covers 106.9 miles, typically taking about 2 hours and 15 minutes of drive time. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the journey. The path transitions through the Southeast region, moving toward the Atlanta metropolitan area. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to drive straight through or break up the trip as you see fit. It is a straightforward transit that works well for those looking to reach Roswell efficiently.
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
53.4 miles from Hamilton, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 7% of this trip consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads rather than cruising on an interstate. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stint covering 47.5 miles on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. As you progress, you will shift from rural paths onto the Atlanta Bypass and the Martha Berry Highway. The experience is less about high-speed transit and more about maneuvering through the varying road types that define this 106.9-mile transit.
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 7.1 miles in near US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 106.9 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 7.1 miles (US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Take the exit toward Riverside Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Riverside Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Between Hamilton, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta International Airport and Chattanooga.
Atlanta International Airport
Chattanooga
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 47.5 mi | 50m |
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| Martha Berry Highway | 15 mi | 22m |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| Roswell Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Hamilton Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| River Valley Road Northwest | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Abernathy Road Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, GA and Roswell, GA.
Start on Club Lane
Turn right onto US 27; GA 1; GA 116
Continue on US 27; GA 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27; GA 1
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 18
Continue on US 27; GA 1
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 185
Merge onto I 85
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 285
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn slight right
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
Turn right onto River Valley Road Northwest
Keep slight right at fork onto River Valley Road Northwest
Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
Continue on Abernathy Road Northwest
Turn left onto GA 9
Continue on GA 9; GA 120
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
Arrive at destination
To ensure a smooth trip, plan your departure to account for the technical nature of these local roads. Since the drive takes just over two hours, flexibility is your greatest advantage, though you should remain alert during the frequent turns along the route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $17 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local price changes. Because this is a direct drive with no mandatory stops, you can easily pace the trip according to your own schedule. Focus on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway stretch to make good time before navigating the busier roads near Roswell.
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.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.4 miles or 1h 5m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roswell, GA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, GA
This is one driving day of about 106.9 miles and 2h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.4 mi from Hamilton, GA · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 53.4 miles from Hamilton, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$17.11 one way
$34.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.64 | $37.28 |
| premium | $4.78 | $20.11 | $40.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.75 | $47.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.22 | $5.13 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.97 | $6.84 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
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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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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