Origin
Mount Airy, GA
Afternoon in Mount Airy on Saturday
Local time
12:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Airy, GA to Roswell, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
79.9 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Airy, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Airy, GA to Roswell, GA covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Main Street, 6th Street, Dicks Hill Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 79.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 79.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mount Airy, GA to Roswell, GA is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Airy, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Main Street | — | — |
| 6th Street | — | — |
| Dicks Hill Parkway | — | — |
| Wyly Street South | — | — |
| Main Street South | — | — |
| Irvin Street | — | — |
| Level Grove Road | — | — |
| Old Level Grove Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Old Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Airy, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn right onto Old Main Street
364 ft
·
18 sec
·
Old Main Street
3
Turn left onto 6th Street
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
6th Street
4
Turn right onto Dicks Hill Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dicks Hill Parkway
5
Continue on Wyly Street South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wyly Street South
6
Turn sharp right onto Main Street South
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street South
7
Turn left onto Irvin Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Irvin Street
8
Turn right onto Level Grove Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Level Grove Road
9
Continue on Old Level Grove Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Level Grove Road
10
Continue on Level Grove Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Level Grove Road
11
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Tommy Irwin Parkway
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Tommy Irwin Parkway
13
Continue on Cornelia Highway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Cornelia Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville, Cumming
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 129 North, GA 369 West: Gainesville, Cumming
15
Keep slight right to continue on GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, New Holland, Jesse Jewell Parkway, National Forest, Atlanta Botanical Garden
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
GA 369 West, GA 11 North: Gainesville, New Holland, Jesse Jewell Parkway, National Forest, Atlanta Botanical Garden
16
Turn slight right onto Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast
17
Turn right onto John W Morrow Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
John W Morrow Parkway
18
Continue on Dawsonville Highway
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Dawsonville Highway
19
Turn left onto Keith Bridge Road
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Keith Bridge Road
20
Turn left onto US 19 South, GA 400 South
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 19 South, GA 400 South
21
Continue on Turner McDonald Parkway
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
22
Take the exit slight right toward GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
GA 140: Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
23
Keep slight right to continue on GA 140 West: Roswell
282 ft
·
7 sec
·
GA 140 West: Roswell
24
Turn straight onto Holcomb Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Holcomb Bridge Road
25
Turn left onto Warsaw Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Warsaw Road
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Norcross Street
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
Norcross Street
27
Exit the roundabout onto Norcross Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Norcross Street
28
Turn left onto Alpharetta Highway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Alpharetta Highway
29
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.9 mi from Mount Airy, GA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Mount Airy, 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
$12.49 one way
$24.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.79 | $29.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.11 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Roswell on Saturday
Local time
12:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Oakwood, GA
40 mi in
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
1h 25m 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 Mount Airy, GA to Roswell, GA covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Main Street, 6th Street, Dicks Hill Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.9 miles from Mount Airy, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.49 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.
The drive from Mount Airy, GA to Roswell, GA is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Airy, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Airy, GA to Roswell, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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