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Trip from Roswell, GA to Acworth, GA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

25.7 mi

41 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

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

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Roswell, GA

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city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Acworth, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Roswell, GA to Acworth, GA covers 25.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Roswell Road, Marietta Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m 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 38m drive with frequent turns across 25.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 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 11.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

6
11.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North: Chattanooga

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
5
11.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway...
8
23 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock

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 277 Toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock
8
23.4 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GA 92 South: Acworth, CCT Park&Ride Lot

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

Use the left lane. Toward GA 92 South: Acworth, CCT Park&Ride Lot

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Roswell, GA and Acworth, GA, road signs point toward Kennesaw, Woodstock and Cct Park&Ride Lot.

Kennesaw

14.3 mi in | ~23m | via I 75

Woodstock

23 mi in | ~33m

Cct Park&Ride Lot

23.4 mi in | ~33m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway 11.4 mi 13m
Roswell Road 7.1 mi 12m
Marietta Highway 2 mi 3m
Cowan Road 1.3 mi 2m
North Marietta Parkway 1.2 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
North Atlanta Street 0.6 mi 1m
GA 120 Alternate 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Larry McDonald Memorial Highway — 11.4 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on GA 9; GA 120

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn right onto GA 120

2.0 mi · 3 min · Marietta Highway
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on GA 120

7.1 mi · 12 min · Roswell Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on GA 120 Alternate

0.3 mi · 19 sec · GA 120 Alternate
Use the slight right lane.
5

Continue on GA 120 ALT

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 75

2.7 mi · 3 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

8.6 mi · 9 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 277 Toward GA 92: Acworth, Woodstock Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

104 ft · 4 sec
Toward GA 92 South: Acworth, CCT Park&Ride Lot Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto GA 92

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Cherokee Road
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on Cowan Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Cowan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.02 one way

$8.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $4.39 $8.79
premium $4.70 $4.76 $9.51
diesel $5.61 $5.67 $11.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.23
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03
EV Truck/SUV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.64

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Roswell, GA

Night in Roswell on Friday

Local time

11:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 1:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 1:32AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Acworth, GA

Night in Acworth on Friday

Local time

11:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 1:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 1:32AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Acworth, GA covers 25.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Roswell Road, Marietta Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.8 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 $4.02 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 9 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.

The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Roswell, GA and Acworth, GA, road signs point toward Kennesaw, Woodstock and Cct Park&Ride Lot.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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