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Trip from Pine Mountain, 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

52m

Distance

37.3 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

Downtown Pine Mountain, GA, GA

Pine Mountain, GA

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Roswell, GA

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Trip Overview

This 37.3-mile drive from Pine Mountain to Roswell, Georgia, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 52 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, it's an economical option for a single day. The journey primarily utilizes the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter and the Purple Heart Highway, offering a blend of highway and local road driving. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Both locations are situated within the Southeast region, making for a cohesive regional journey.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only an 8% highway share. While there's a longest stretch of 17.8 miles on the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, much of the journey will involve navigating local roads and intersections. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction more frequently than on a pure interstate route. The character of the drive shifts between the slightly faster-paced bypass and the more intricate local roads as you approach your destination.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter is the longest continuous segment at about 17.8 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 9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 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.

8
9 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga

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 67B Toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattano...
7
27.2 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta

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. Toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Du...
8
28.3 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahl...
7
33.3 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward Northridge Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward Northridge Road
8
33.6 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Dunwoody Place

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Dunwoody Place

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Pine Mountain, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Dahlonega and Atlanta.

Chattanooga

9 mi in | ~13m

Dahlonega

27.2 mi in | ~35m

Atlanta

27.2 mi in | ~35m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter 17.8 mi 20m
Purple Heart Highway 5.6 mi 6m
Turner McDonald Parkway 3.1 mi 4m
Roswell Road 1.7 mi 3m
Dunwoody Place 1.2 mi 2m
Klondike Road 0.9 mi 1m
Old Hillandale Drive 0.9 mi 1m
Woodrow Drive 0.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter — 17.8 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Klondike Road;Rockland Road

185 ft · 4 sec · Klondike Road;Rockland Road
2

Continue on Klondike Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Klondike Road
3

Turn left onto Woodrow Drive

0.8 mi · 2 min · Woodrow Drive
4

Continue on Evans Mill Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Evans Mill Road
5

Turn left onto Old Hillandale Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · Old Hillandale Drive
6

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 West
7

Merge onto I 20

5.6 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 67B Toward I 285 Bypass North: Greenville, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 285

18 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward GA 400 North, GA 400 South, Peachtree Dunwoody Road, US 19 North: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North, GA 400 South: Cumming, Dahlonega, Atlanta
12

Keep slight right at fork

2.0 mi · 2 min
Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North: Cumming, Dahlonega Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto US 19; GA 400

3.1 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 6 Toward Northridge Road Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward Dunwoody Place Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn right onto Dunwoody Place

1.2 mi · 2 min · Dunwoody Place
Use the right lane.
17

Turn right onto GA 9

1.7 mi · 3 min · Roswell Road
Use the right lane.
18

Continue on GA 9; GA 120

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto GA 9; GA 120

393 ft · 9 sec · North Atlanta Street
20

Arrive at destination

GA 9; GA 120

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.6 mi from Pine Mountain, GA · 25m into the drive

city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dunwoody, GA

19 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.

Popular next leg

Dunwoody, GA to Roswell, GA

6.5 mi · 14m

Pacing Suggestions

Dunwoody, GA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Druid Hills, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Pine Mountain, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Roswell, GA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Roswell, GA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.82 one way

$11.63 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.50 $13.01
premium $4.78 $7.02 $14.03
diesel $5.62 $8.26 $16.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.2 0 $3.92 $1.79
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49
EV Truck/SUV 14.9 0 $5.22 $2.39

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pine Mountain, GA

Morning in Pine Mountain on Saturday

Local time

6:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roswell, GA

Morning in Roswell on Saturday

Local time

6:19 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

2 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

52m 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 Pine Mountain, GA to Roswell, GA covers 37.3 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, Purple Heart Highway, Turner McDonald Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Pine Mountain, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.82 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Pine Mountain, GA and Roswell, GA, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Dahlonega and Atlanta.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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