Origin
Roswell, GA
Afternoon in Roswell on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Ashburn, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
181.1 mi
292 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roswell, GA
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Ashburn, GA
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Trip Overview
Roswell, GA to Ashburn, GA is 181.1 miles and takes about 3h 27m via Fall Line Freeway and I-75, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused drive that’s perfect for a single-day excursion. The relatively short distance and clear route make it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
90.6 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Line Freeway | 72 mi | 1h 17m |
| I 75 | 64.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| Larry Justice Highway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Downtown Connector | 5 mi | 6m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| North Atlanta Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Fall Line Freeway
— 72 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Ashburn, GA.
1
Start on GA 9; GA 120
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto Northridge Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northridge Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right
156 ft
·
8 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
5
Merge onto US 19; GA 400
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on GA 400
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 85
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Expressway
8
Continue on I 75; I 85
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Downtown Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 75; I 85
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
James Wendell George Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
65 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Merge onto I 75; GA 540
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Fall Line Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 84
Toward GA 159: Ashburn, Amboy
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto GA 159
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Street
15
Turn left onto US 41; GA 7
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 41; GA 7
16
Turn left onto GA 112
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
GA 112
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 27 minute estimated drive time, starting your journey in the morning is ideal to ensure you have ample daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $28, planning your fuel and rest breaks should be straightforward. Pay attention to the transitions between the Fall Line Freeway and I-75. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility; however, consider topping off your fuel tank before leaving Roswell to minimize any potential stops along the way.
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 90.6 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72 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 40 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.6 miles or 1h 48m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashburn, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
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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 Roswell, GA
This is one driving day of about 181.1 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 Fall Line Freeway for about 72 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.6 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Fall Line Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 181.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Northridge Road
Turn left onto Northridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
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 straight / slight right lanes.
8
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
8
178.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
Take the exit toward GA 159: Ashburn, Amboy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 84
Toward GA 159: Ashburn, Amboy
7
181.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
|
GA 112 / East Washington Avenue
Turn left onto GA 112 / East Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.32 one way
$56.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.97 | $61.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.98 | $79.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.02 | $8.69 |
| Efficient EV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.85 | $7.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.4 | 0 | $25.35 | $11.59 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Ashburn, GA
Afternoon in Ashburn on Saturday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
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
3h 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movemen...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 18.7
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up,...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
$5
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 99.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Fall Line Freeway, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 72 miles. The drive transitions between the Fall Line Freeway and I-75, offering a consistent pace for much of the trip. The character remains largely highway-centric, making it efficient for covering ground.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72 mi on Fall Line Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Fall Line Freeway and I 75. 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 181.1 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: 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 181.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 72 miles on Fall Line Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ashburn, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Yes — Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Ashburn, GA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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