Origin
Lula, GA
Morning in Lula on Friday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lula, GA to Roswell, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lula, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
This 55.7-mile drive from Lula, GA to Roswell, GA is a manageable trip, taking about 1 hour and 18 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, allowing you to easily complete the journey without needing an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily via Turner McDonald Parkway, Dawsonville Highway, and Keith Bridge Road as you travel within the Southeast region. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, making it an economical option. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience on the road, offering a pleasant, straightforward journey between these Georgia towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 44% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.8 miles on Turner McDonald Parkway. This means you'll experience a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road segments as you progress. The road character is likely to shift, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous one. This variety can keep the drive engaging for the full 1 hour and 18 minutes.
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.
Turner McDonald Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 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 10.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville, Cumming
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 24
Toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville,...
9
10.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, New Holland, Jesse Jewell Parkway, National Forest, Atlanta Botanical Garden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, N...
7
31.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Turn left toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
8
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
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 7
Toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
8
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lula, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Cumming, New Holland, National Forest and Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Cumming
10.3 mi in
|
~13m
New Holland
10.5 mi in
|
~13m
National Forest
10.5 mi in
|
~13m
Atlanta Botanical Garden
10.5 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 20.8 mi | 24m |
| Dawsonville Highway | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Keith Bridge Road | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Cornelia Highway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Lula Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Norcross Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Turner McDonald Parkway
— 20.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lula, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on GA 51
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Cornelia Highway
3
Turn right
95 ft
·
4 sec
4
Turn right onto GA 52
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lula Road
5
Turn left onto US 23; GA 365
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Cornelia Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 24
Toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville, Cumming
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
203 ft
·
5 sec
Toward GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, New Holland, Jesse Jewell Parkway, National Forest, Atlanta Botanical Garden
Use the right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto US 129; GA 369
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto GA 53 Connector
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John W Morrow Parkway
10
Continue on GA 53 Connector
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Dawsonville Highway
11
Turn left onto GA 306
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Keith Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 19; GA 400
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 7
Toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
Toward GA 140 West: Roswell
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto GA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warsaw Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto Norcross Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Norcross Street
19
Continue on Norcross Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Norcross Street
20
Turn left onto GA 9; GA 120
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Alpharetta Highway
21
Arrive at destination
GA 9; GA 120
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Lula, GA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Lula, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.71 one way
$17.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.52 | $19.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Morning in Roswell on Friday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 18m 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 Lula, GA to Roswell, GA covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Turner McDonald Parkway, Dawsonville Highway, Keith Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Lula, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.71 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lula, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Cumming, New Holland, National Forest and Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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