Trip from Hamilton, GA to Roswell, GA

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

106.9 mi

172 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m

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

Downtown Roswell, GA, GA

Roswell, GA

Dmitry Daltonik

Trip Overview

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 .

Drive Character

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.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.5 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 7.1 miles in near US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway.

Route Complexity 9/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

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7.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 27; GA 1 / Martha Berry Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
8
72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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...
8
72.9 mi into trip | ~1h 27m 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
7
96.7 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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
7
97.1 mi into trip | ~1h 56m 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 Hamilton, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta International Airport and Chattanooga.

Atlanta International Airport

72.5 mi in | ~1h 26m

Chattanooga

72.9 mi in | ~1h 27m

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway — 47.5 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Club Lane

26 ft · 4 sec · Club Lane
2

Turn right onto US 27; GA 1; GA 116

0.4 mi · 1 min · Old College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on US 27; GA 1

6.6 mi · 10 min · Martha Berry Highway
Use the none lane.
4

Keep slight left at fork onto US 27; GA 1

1.3 mi · 2 min · Martha Berry Highway
Use the none lane.
5

Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 18

7.1 mi · 9 min · Martha Berry Highway
6

Continue on US 27; GA 1

2.1 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Road
Use the none lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 185 North: Atlanta
8

Merge onto I 185

7.1 mi · 7 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 85

47 mi · 50 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 68 Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min
Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 285

23 mi · 26 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Exit 24 Toward Riverside Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

134 ft · 2 sec
Toward Riverside Drive Use the none lane.
15

Turn slight right

214 ft · 6 sec
16

Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

478 ft · 14 sec · Riverside Drive Northwest
17

Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest

0.6 mi · 1 min · Riverside Drive Northwest
18

Turn right onto River Valley Road Northwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · River Valley Road Northwest
19

Keep slight right at fork onto River Valley Road Northwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · River Valley Road Northwest
20

Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
21

Continue on Abernathy Road Northwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · Abernathy Road Northwest
Use the none lane.
22

Turn left onto GA 9

6.4 mi · 11 min · Roswell Road
Use the left lane.
23

Continue on GA 9; GA 120

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
Use the none lane.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120

393 ft · 9 sec · North Atlanta Street
25

Arrive at destination

GA 9; GA 120

Trip Plan

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.

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 53.4 miles from Hamilton, GA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.5 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, GA

This is one driving day of about 106.9 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hamilton, 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 47.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Centre, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Centre, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Centre, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.4 miles from Hamilton, 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

$17.11 one way

$34.22 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hamilton, GA

Night in Hamilton on Sunday

Local time

9:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roswell, GA

Night in Roswell on Sunday

Local time

9:22 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

3 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 15m 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 Hamilton, GA to Roswell, GA covers 106.9 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Martha Berry Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.4 miles from Hamilton, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.11 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 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.
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.
Between Hamilton, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta International Airport and Chattanooga.

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