Origin
Kennesaw, GA
Night in Kennesaw on Sunday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennesaw, GA to Roswell, GA
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.2 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
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6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennesaw, GA
Thomas K
Roswell, GA
Dmitry Daltonik
Trip Overview
Traveling between Kennesaw and Roswell, Georgia, covers a concise 20.2-mile distance that typically takes about 33 minutes to complete. Because this trip is short, it works perfectly as a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend approximately $3 in fuel to make the journey, making it a very affordable connection within the Southeast region. The route relies on a mix of local and major roads, including I-75, Marietta Highway, and Roswell Road. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the brevity of this drive offers significant flexibility for your schedule.
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
10.1 miles from Kennesaw, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 20.2-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile that transitions between high-speed interstate travel and local thoroughfares. You will spend roughly 36% of your time on highways, providing a balance between highway cruising and navigating through local infrastructure. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 7.2-mile segment on Roswell Road, which serves as a key transition point in your drive. Expect the road personality to shift as you move off the interstate and onto the local highway network. It is a straightforward, functional drive that avoids the monotony of long-haul travel while requiring enough focus to navigate its varied road types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roswell Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 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 3 miles in near I 75.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 20.2 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 3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 75
Merge onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
8
8.4 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the exit toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell
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 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell
6
8.7 mi into trip
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~12m in
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GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway
Merge onto GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
10 mi into trip
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~14m in
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GA 120 Alternate
Take the exit onto GA 120 Alternate toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswel...
6
19.5 mi into trip
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~31m in
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GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120 / North Atlanta Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Kennesaw, GA to Roswell, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Marietta along the way.
Marietta
10 mi in
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~14m
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via GA 120 Alternate
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| I 75 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Marietta Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Big Shanty Drive Northwest | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Chastain Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Atlanta Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| GA 120 Alternate | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roswell Road
— 7.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennesaw, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
65 ft
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4 sec
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J. O. Stephenson Avenue Northwest
2
Continue on Cherokee Street Northwest
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Cherokee Street Northwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Big Shanty Drive Northwest
1.3 mi
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3 min
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Big Shanty Drive Northwest
4
Turn left onto McCollum Parkway Northwest
0.2 mi
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20 sec
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McCollum Parkway Northwest
5
Continue on Chastain Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chastain Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
5.4 mi
·
6 min
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I 75
Toward I 75 South: Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 265
Toward GA 120 Alternate: Marietta, Roswell
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto GA 120 Alternate
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit onto GA 120 Alternate
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
GA 120 Alternate
Toward GA 3 Connector West, GA 120 East: Roswell, Marietta
Use the left / slight right lanes.
11
At end of road, turn straight onto GA 3 Connector
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on GA 120
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Marietta Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Atlanta Street
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120
393 ft
·
9 sec
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North Atlanta Street
15
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Trip Plan
Given the 33-minute duration, you have plenty of freedom regarding your departure time, though you should account for typical regional traffic patterns. Since there are no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the entire 20.2 miles in one go without needing a formal break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as a $3 budget covers the basic trip but provides little room for extra idling or detours. Because you will be navigating a mix of roads like I-75 and Roswell Road, stay alert during the transition points where road speeds change significantly. Use this route's short length to your advantage by planning your arrival to avoid peak congestion hours in either Kennesaw or 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 10.1 miles from Kennesaw, GA, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 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 20.2 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.1 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
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 Kennesaw, 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 Kennesaw, GA
This is one driving day of about 20.2 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kennesaw, 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 Roswell Road for about 7.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.1 mi from Kennesaw, GA · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.1 miles from Kennesaw, 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
$3.23 one way
$6.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| premium | $4.78 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Night in Roswell on Sunday
Local time
10:33 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
1 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
33m 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 Kennesaw, GA to Roswell, GA covers 20.2 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roswell Road, I 75, Marietta Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Kennesaw, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.23 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 11 significant decision points across 20.2 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 3 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (GA 120 Alternate / North Marietta Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Kennesaw, GA to Roswell, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Marietta along the way.
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