Trip from Roswell, GA to Abbeville, GA

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

171.7 mi

276 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 18m ★

6 AM

3h 30m

8 AM

3h 55m

10 AM

3h 39m

12 PM

3h 36m

3 PM

3h 40m

5 PM

3h 53m

8 PM

3h 23m

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

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Roswell, GA

Dmitry Daltonik

Abbeville, GA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Roswell to Abbeville, expect a straightforward 171.7-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete. This drive is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can budget approximately $27 for fuel, making it a relatively affordable trip across the Southeast. By utilizing a combination of I-75, the Fall Line Freeway, and US-129, you stay on well-traveled paths that minimize navigation headaches. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, the route offers a reliable connection between these two Georgia locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

85.8 miles from Roswell, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip functions as a highway-focused drive, with 70% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will start with a significant interstate stretch, including a longest uninterrupted segment of 64.8 miles on I-75, which allows you to cover ground quickly. As you transition away from the interstate and onto the Fall Line Freeway and US-129, the pace shifts from high-speed transit to the steady rhythm of regional highways. You should prepare for a mix of fast-paced multi-lane driving and the more measured flow of state-level routes. It is a functional, efficient path that prioritizes getting you to your destination without unnecessary detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Fall Line Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near Northridge Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 171.7 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 3.4 miles (Northridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.8 miles (I 475 / Larry Justice Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | Northridge Road

Turn left onto Northridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

26 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

90.8 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | I 475 / Larry Justice Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / Larry Justice Highway toward I 475 South: Valdosta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta

124.6 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Take the exit toward US 341, GA 11 Conn: Perry Parkway

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 138 Toward US 341, GA 11 Conn: Perry Parkway

124.9 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 341, GA 11 Connector: Houston County Justice Center, Hawkinsville

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 341, GA 11 Connector: Houston County...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Roswell, GA to Abbeville, GA, road signs begin pointing toward Hawkinsville along the way.

Hawkinsville

124.9 mi in | ~2h 25m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	64.8 mi	1h 11m
Fall Line Freeway	17.8 mi	19m
US 129	17.3 mi	23m
Larry Justice Highway	16.1 mi	17m
Main Street	10.9 mi	14m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway	6.8 mi	8m
Jackson Street South	6 mi	8m
Perry Highway	5.5 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 64.8 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on GA 9; GA 120

3.4 mi · 6 min · North Atlanta Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Northridge Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Northridge Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right

156 ft · 8 sec

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 27 sec

Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

Merge onto US 19; GA 400

4.6 mi · 5 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on GA 400

6.8 mi · 8 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 85

2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

Continue on I 75; I 85

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 75; I 85

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

Exit 177 Toward I 475 South: Valdosta Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 75; GA 540

18 mi · 19 min · Fall Line Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 138 Toward US 341, GA 11 Conn: Perry Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

150 ft · 5 sec

Toward US 341, GA 11 Connector: Houston County Justice Center, Hawkinsville Use the slight left lane.

Turn straight onto US 341; GA 11 Conn

4.4 mi · 6 min · North Perry Parkway

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 341; GA 11

6.3 mi · 8 min · Main Street

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 341; GA 11

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Golden Isles Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 341; GA 11

4.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 341; GA 11

5.5 mi · 6 min · Perry Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 129; US 341; GA 11

1.7 mi · 2 min · 341 Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto GA 26

0.8 mi · 1 min · Commerce Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 129 Business; GA 11 Business

6.0 mi · 8 min · Jackson Street South

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 129; GA 11

17 mi · 23 min · US 129; GA 11

Arrive at destination

US 129; GA 11

Trip Plan

Since this is a 3.5-hour drive, your best bet is to leave early in the morning to beat the heaviest traffic patterns near Roswell. Plan for at least one stop during your journey to stretch your legs and reset, as the 171.7-mile distance is just long enough to cause fatigue if you push through without a break. Because the route relies heavily on major roads like I-75, keep an eye on real-time traffic reports before you depart to avoid potential congestion on the interstate portion. Utilize the flexibility of a one-day trip to your advantage by keeping your schedule light. Before hitting the road, double-check your tire pressure to ensure your vehicle is ready for that 64.8-mile stretch of consistent highway speed.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 85.8 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 85.8 miles or 1h 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbeville, GA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Roswell, GA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Roswell, GA

This is one driving day of about 171.7 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roswell, GA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 64.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.8 mi from Roswell, GA · 1h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

86 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.8 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.

Arriving in Abbeville, GA

The final approach into Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, 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

$27.48 one way

$54.96 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$29.94	$59.88
premium	$4.78	$32.30	$64.60
diesel	$5.64	$38.15	$76.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	51.5	$18.03	$8.24
Efficient EV	42.9	$15.02	$6.87
EV Truck/SUV	68.7	$24.04	$10.99

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Roswell, GA

Evening in Roswell on Sunday

Local time

8:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abbeville, GA

Evening in Abbeville on Sunday

Local time

8:14 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 30m 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 Roswell, GA to Abbeville, GA covers 171.7 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Fall Line Freeway, US 129. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 85.8 miles from Roswell, GA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.