Trip from Roswell, GA to Baxley, GA

Drive Time

4h 34m

Distance

224.8 mi

362 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 21m ★

6 AM

4h 34m

8 AM

5h 1m

10 AM

4h 44m

12 PM

4h 41m

3 PM

4h 45m

5 PM

5h 0m

8 PM

4h 26m

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

Baxley, GA

Yaroslav Shuraev

Trip Overview

Spanning 224.8 miles across Georgia, this trip from Roswell to Baxley typically takes about 4 hours and 34 minutes of driving time. Because the route is straightforward and predominantly highway-focused, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $36 for fuel to cover the distance between these two southeastern locations. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the simplicity of the path makes it an efficient transit. It does not require an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to complete the journey in one go or return home the same day.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

112.4 miles from Roswell, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, as 90% of your time will be spent on highways like I-75 and I-16. You will experience a mix of major interstates and secondary paths like GA 29, which helps bridge the gap between the suburban sprawl of the north and the more rural landscapes of the south. The longest uninterrupted stretch hits 77.1 miles on I-75, requiring you to settle in for a significant block of consistent driving. While the pace is generally fast and efficient, the road environment shifts as you transition from the busier northern corridors onto the quieter stretches leading toward Baxley.

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

There are about 25 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 77.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 16. 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 224.8 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 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah

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

Use the none lane. Toward Macon, Savannah

103 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

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 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

169.7 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in

Take the exit toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 67 Toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

Towns Along This Route

Between Roswell, GA and Baxley, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Vidalia.

Macon

90.8 mi in | ~1h 48m | via I 75

Savannah

90.8 mi in | ~1h 48m | via I 75

Vidalia

169.7 mi in | ~3h 14m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	77.1 mi	1h 25m
I 16	65.6 mi	1h 10m
GA 29	20.6 mi	26m
US 1	12 mi	13m
Cedar Crossing Road	10.4 mi	21m
GA 135	9.2 mi	13m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway	6.8 mi	8m
Downtown Connector	5 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 77.1 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Baxley, 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 left at fork onto I 75

12 mi · 13 min · I 75

Toward Macon, Savannah Use the none lane.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Exit 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 16

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 16

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 67 Toward GA 29: Soperton, Vidalia

Turn right onto GA 29

21 mi · 26 min · GA 29

Use the none lane.

Continue on GA 135

9.2 mi · 13 min · GA 135

At end of road, turn left onto 135

0.3 mi · 32 sec · West Broad Street

Turn right onto 135

308 ft · 6 sec · 135

Turn left onto East Broad Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Broad Street

Continue on Cedar Crossing Road

10 mi · 21 min · Cedar Crossing Road

Turn right onto US 1; GA 4; GA 15

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 1; GA 4; GA 15

Continue on US 1; 4; 15

1.4 mi · 1 min · Plant Hatch Parkway

Continue on US 1; GA 4; GA 15

8.4 mi · 9 min · US 1; GA 4; GA 15

Turn left onto US 341; GA 27

62 ft · 1 sec · East Parker Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

US 341; GA 27

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 34-minute drive, aim to depart early to avoid the heaviest congestion near Roswell. With only one recommended stop planned, you have plenty of flexibility to stretch your legs whenever you feel the need, though the structure of the highways favors a steady, rhythmic pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the longer interstate segments to ensure you aren't caught off guard by fluctuating prices. Since the majority of your travel is on major roads, stay alert for sudden changes in traffic density, particularly when transitioning between I-75 and I-16. Planning for that single stop in the middle of your journey will help keep your energy levels consistent until you reach your destination.

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 112.4 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 2h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.1 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 112.4 miles or 2h 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baxley, 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 224.8 miles and 4h 34m.

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 77.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 112.4 mi from Roswell, GA · 2h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

112 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 112.4 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 77.1 miles.

Arriving in Baxley, GA

The final approach into Baxley, 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 Baxley, 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

$35.98 one way

$71.95 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$39.20	$78.40
premium	$4.78	$42.29	$84.57
diesel	$5.64	$49.94	$99.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	67.4	0	$23.60	$10.79
Efficient EV	56.2	0	$19.67	$8.99
EV Truck/SUV	89.9	1	$31.47	$14.39

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baxley, GA

Evening in Baxley on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

3 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

4h 34m on the road

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

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 Baxley, GA covers 224.8 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, I 16, GA 29. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 112.4 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 $35.98 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Roswell, GA and Baxley, GA, road signs point toward Macon, Savannah and Vidalia.

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Trip from Roswell, GA to Baxley, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Baxley, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Roswell, GA

Baxley, GA

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 34m on the road

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