Origin
Mount Zion, GA
Late night in Mount Zion on Wednesday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Zion, GA to Roswell, GA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
70.3 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
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6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Zion, GA
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Roswell, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Zion, GA to Roswell, GA covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mount Zion Road, Mitchell Street, Bowdon Junction Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
35.2 miles from Mount Zion, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 70.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mount Zion Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Mount Zion, GA to Roswell, GA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Zion, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mitchell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bowdon Junction Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tom Murphy Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GA 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Mount Zion Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Zion, GA and Roswell, GA.
1
Start on the route
23 ft
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4 sec
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the route
2
Turn right
52 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto Mount Zion Road
0.4 mi
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48 sec
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Mount Zion Road
4
Turn left onto Mitchell Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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Mitchell Street
5
Turn left onto Bowdon Junction Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
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Bowdon Junction Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Park Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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North Park Street
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East
0.3 mi
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23 sec
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I 20 East
8
Merge slight left onto Tom Murphy Freeway
37 mi
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40 min
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Tom Murphy Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
0.2 mi
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18 sec
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GA 70: Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Fulton County Airport
10
Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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Fulton Industrial Boulevard Southwest
11
Continue on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Fulton Industrial Boulevard Northwest
12
Turn right onto Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest
13
Turn left onto I 285 North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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I 285 North
14
Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
11 mi
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12 min
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Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15
Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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Riverside Drive
16
Keep slight left to continue on Riverside Drive
135 ft
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3 sec
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Riverside Drive
17
Turn slight right
213 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
479 ft
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14 sec
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Riverside Drive Northwest
19
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Riverside Drive Northwest
20
Turn right onto River Valley Road Northwest
0.5 mi
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1 min
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River Valley Road Northwest
21
Keep slight right to continue on River Valley Road Northwest
0.7 mi
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1 min
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River Valley Road Northwest
22
Turn right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Johnson Ferry Road Northwest
23
Continue on Abernathy Road Northwest
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Abernathy Road Northwest
24
Turn left onto Roswell Road
6.4 mi
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11 min
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Roswell Road
25
Continue on North Atlanta Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North Atlanta Street
26
Keep slight left to continue on North Atlanta Street
394 ft
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10 sec
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North Atlanta Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 35.2 miles from Mount Zion, GA, or about 38m into the drive.
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 70.3 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.2 miles or 38m 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 6m
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 Mount Zion, 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 Mount Zion, GA
This is one driving day of about 70.3 miles and 1h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Zion, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.2 mi from Mount Zion, GA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Mount Zion, 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
$10.99 one way
$21.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Roswell on Wednesday
Local time
5:42 AM
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
5 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 17m 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 Zion, GA to Roswell, GA covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mount Zion Road, Mitchell Street, Bowdon Junction Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.2 miles from Mount Zion, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.99 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 Zion, GA to Roswell, GA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Zion, GA to Roswell, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Zion, GA to Roswell, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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