Trip from Roswell, GA to Alto, GA

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

63.1 mi

102 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 21m ★

6 AM

1h 27m

8 AM

1h 41m

10 AM

1h 32m

12 PM

1h 31m

3 PM

1h 33m

5 PM

1h 40m

8 PM

1h 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

Alto, GA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Roswell to Alto, Georgia, expect a straightforward journey spanning 63.1 miles. You should set aside about 1 hour and 27 minutes of travel time, making this an ideal candidate for a simple one-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, the drive is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. You will spend your time navigating through the Southeast region, transitioning from the suburban outskirts of Roswell toward the more rural landscape of Alto. Since the entire trip takes less than an hour and a half, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics. It is a practical, no-fuss route that allows you to get from point A to point B efficiently without a complex itinerary.

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

31.5 miles from Roswell, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive offers a mixed experience, balancing high-speed transit with local road navigation. You will spend about 44% of your time on highways, utilizing major arteries like the Turner McDonald Parkway, Cornelia Highway, and Dawsonville Highway. The most significant portion of your travel occurs during the 20.6-mile stretch on the Turner McDonald Parkway, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. As you progress, the road character shifts from busy parkway traffic to the more varied pace of state highways. While you won't encounter the monotony of a purely interstate route, the combination of road types keeps the drive engaging without requiring constant technical maneuvering.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Turner McDonald Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 63.1 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: near the start (GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway

Turn right onto GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward US 19 North, GA 400 North

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North

23.7 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward GA 306: Gainesville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17 Toward GA 306: Gainesville

24 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

31.7 mi into trip | ~42m in | GA 53 / Dawsonville Highway

Turn right onto GA 53 / Dawsonville Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Turner McDonald Parkway	20.6 mi	23m
Cornelia Highway	12.8 mi	14m
Dawsonville Highway	9.9 mi	14m
Keith Bridge Road	7.7 mi	11m
Tommy Irwin Parkway	3.3 mi	3m
Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest	2.9 mi	5m
B C Grant Road	1 mi	2m
Norcross Street	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Turner McDonald Parkway — 20.6 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on GA 9; GA 120

19 ft · 4 sec · North Atlanta Street

Turn right onto GA 9; GA 120

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Alpharetta Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Norcross Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Norcross Street

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto Warsaw Road

125 ft · 3 sec · Warsaw Road

Continue on Warsaw Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Warsaw Road

Turn right onto GA 140

0.8 mi · 1 min · Holcomb Bridge Road

Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 19 North, GA 400 North Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto US 19; GA 400

21 mi · 23 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Exit 17 Toward GA 306: Gainesville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

87 ft · 3 sec

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto GA 306

7.7 mi · 11 min · Keith Bridge Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto GA 53

9.9 mi · 14 min · Dawsonville Highway

Use the right lane.

Continue on GA 53 Connector

0.7 mi · 1 min · John W Morrow Parkway

Turn left onto GA 60; GA 369

2.9 mi · 5 min · Jesse Jewell Parkway Southwest

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 129; GA 369

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward US 23 North Use the left lane.

Continue on US 23; GA 365

13 mi · 14 min · Cornelia Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 23; GA 365

3.3 mi · 3 min · Tommy Irwin Parkway

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Wilbanks Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Wilbanks Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto B C Grant Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · B C Grant Road

Turn right onto Gainesville Highway

60 ft · 1 sec · Gainesville Highway

Arrive at destination

Gainesville Highway

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 63.1-mile journey, aim for a departure time that avoids peak traffic on the Turner McDonald Parkway, as this is your longest stretch of road. Since the total duration is only 1 hour and 27 minutes, you have the flexibility to complete the trip in one go without needing to schedule formal stops for rest. Keep your fuel gauge in mind before leaving Roswell, though $10 should easily cover your gas expenses for the trek. Because this is a relatively short drive, use the time to enjoy the transition between the regions rather than rushing. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert when transitioning between the Parkway and the Cornelia Highway, as the road character changes noticeably at these junctures.

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 31.5 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.6 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 63.1 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.5 miles or 42m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alto, 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 63.1 miles and 1h 27m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Turner McDonald Parkway for about 20.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.5 mi from Roswell, GA · 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cleveland, TN

32 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

Greenville, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cleveland, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alto, GA

The final approach into Alto, 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 Alto, 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

$10.10 one way

$20.20 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$11.00	$22.01
premium	$4.78	$11.87	$23.74
diesel	$5.64	$14.02	$28.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.9	$6.63	$3.03
Efficient EV	15.8	$5.52	$2.52
EV Truck/SUV	25.2	$8.83	$4.04

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

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

Alto, GA

Evening in Alto on Sunday

Local time

8:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Cleveland, TN

32 mi in

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

25 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 27m 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 Alto, GA covers 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Turner McDonald Parkway, Cornelia Highway, Dawsonville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.5 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 $10.10 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 route from Roswell, GA to Alto, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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