Trip from Roswell, GA to Buford, GA

Drive Time

44m

Distance

25.7 mi

41 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 41m ★

6 AM

0h 44m

8 AM

0h 52m

10 AM

0h 47m

12 PM

0h 46m

3 PM

0h 47m

5 PM

0h 51m

8 PM

0h 42m

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

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Buford, GA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 25.7 miles, this quick trip from Roswell to Buford, Georgia, is a straightforward journey typically taking about 44 minutes. Because the distance is so manageable, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for commuters or visitors. You will primarily navigate via Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, McGinnis Ferry Road, and the Turner McDonald Parkway. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you won't experience drastic shifts in geography, but the route offers a functional way to transit between these two Georgia communities.

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

12.9 miles from Roswell, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 24% of the journey taking place on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.5-mile segment along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. As you transition between the roads, the pace shifts frequently, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. The route lacks the high-speed consistency of an open interstate, so prepare for a drive that demands consistent navigation through local traffic patterns.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Peachtree Industrial Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 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 early in the drive near GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 25.7 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: near the start (GA 9; GA 120 / Alpharetta Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Norcross Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 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.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Norcross Street

Turn right onto Norcross Street

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

6.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward GA 120: Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Johns Creek

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 10 Toward GA 120: Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta,...

7.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward GA 120: Alpharetta, Morris Road, Jons Creek, Duluth, Georgia State University, Alpharetta Campus

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

Use the left lane. Toward GA 120: Alpharetta, Morris Road, Jons Cr...

Towns Along This Route

Between Roswell, GA and Buford, GA, road signs point toward Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Jons Creek, Duluth, Georgia State University and Alpharetta Campus.

Alpharetta

6.9 mi in | ~10m

Johns Creek

6.9 mi in | ~10m

Jons Creek

7.2 mi in | ~11m

Duluth

7.2 mi in | ~11m

Georgia State University

7.2 mi in | ~11m

Alpharetta Campus

7.2 mi in | ~11m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard	5.5 mi	6m
McGinnis Ferry Road	5.4 mi	9m
Turner McDonald Parkway	3.8 mi	4m
Old Milton Parkway	2.4 mi	4m
Sargent Road	1.7 mi	4m
Kimball Bridge Road	1.3 mi	2m
Norcross Street	0.9 mi	1m
Holcomb Bridge Road	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard — 5.5 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Buford, 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

3.8 mi · 4 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 10 Toward GA 120: Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Johns Creek Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

57 ft · 3 sec

Toward GA 120: Alpharetta, Morris Road, Jons Creek, Duluth, Georgia State University, Alpharetta Campus Use the left lane.

Turn right onto GA 120

2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Milton Parkway

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Use the slight left lane.

Turn left onto GA 120

1.2 mi · 2 min · Kimball Bridge Road

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on GA 120

517 ft · 11 sec · Kimball Bridge Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Jones Bridge Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Jones Bridge Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Sargent Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Sargent Road

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road

61 ft · 1 sec · Sargent Road

Continue on Sargent Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Sargent Road

Continue on Sargent Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Sargent Road

Enter roundabout onto Sargent Road

83 ft · 2 sec · Sargent Road

Continue on Sargent Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sargent Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · McGinnis Ferry Road

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on McGinnis Ferry Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · McGinnis Ferry Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

5.5 mi · 6 min · Peachtree Industrial Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto R H Smith Boulevard

0.1 mi · 26 sec · R H Smith Boulevard

Turn left onto East Broad Street Northeast

443 ft · 12 sec · East Broad Street Northeast

Continue on East Shadburn Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Shadburn Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto West Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Continue on East Main Street Northeast

527 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street Northeast

Turn right onto South Harris Street

143 ft · 9 sec · South Harris Street

Turn left

26 ft · 1 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 44-minute duration, you have total flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak local traffic hours will make for a smoother experience. Since there are no designated stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the drive in one go without planning for rest breaks. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will hover around $4, so you can easily budget for the trip before you leave. My best advice for this specific route is to stay alert at intersections, as the heavy concentration of turns means you will be making frequent adjustments to your driving path.

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 12.9 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.5 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 25.7 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 12.9 miles or 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buford, 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 25.7 miles and 44m.

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 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard for about 5.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.9 mi from Roswell, GA · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cleveland, TN

13 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

Cleveland, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cleveland, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.9 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Buford, GA

The final approach into Buford, 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 Buford, 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

$4.11 one way

$8.23 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$4.48	$8.96
premium	$4.78	$4.83	$9.67
diesel	$5.64	$5.71	$11.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.7	$2.70	$1.23
Efficient EV	6.4	$2.25	$1.03
EV Truck/SUV	10.3	$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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Roswell, GA

Evening in Roswell on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buford, GA

Evening in Buford on Sunday

Local time

8:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Cleveland, TN

13 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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

44m 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 Buford, GA covers 25.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, McGinnis Ferry Road, Turner McDonald Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.9 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 $4.11 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.

Between Roswell, GA and Buford, GA, road signs point toward Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Jons Creek, Duluth, Georgia State University and Alpharetta Campus.

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Trip from Roswell, GA to Buford, 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 Buford, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Roswell, GA

Buford, GA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

44m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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