Trip from Roswell, GA to Cordele, GA

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

164.1 mi

264 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 58m ★

6 AM

3h 9m

8 AM

3h 33m

10 AM

3h 18m

12 PM

3h 15m

3 PM

3h 19m

5 PM

3h 32m

8 PM

3h 2m

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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county seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA

Cordele, GA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Roswell, GA to Cordele, GA covers 164.1 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northridge Road, US 19 South, Turner McDonald Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

82 miles from Roswell, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 164.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Northridge Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Roswell, GA to Cordele, GA is easy. At 3h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roswell, GA to Cordele, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Northridge Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 19 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Turner McDonald Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
T Harvey Mathis Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Northeast Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Downtown Connector	Unavailable	Refreshing
James Wendell George Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Larry Justice Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Northridge Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Atlanta Street

3.4 mi · 6 min · North Atlanta Street

Turn left onto Northridge Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Northridge Road

Turn right

157 ft · 9 sec

Take the ramp right toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

0.4 mi · 27 sec · US 19 South, GA 400 South

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

4.6 mi · 5 min · Turner McDonald Parkway

Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

6.8 mi · 8 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway

Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

Continue on Downtown Connector

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector

Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway

Keep slight left

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min

Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway

16 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway

Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway

55 mi · 59 min · Fall Line Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville

Continue on US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 280, GA 30, GA 90: Cordele, Abbeville

Keep slight right

180 ft · 4 sec

Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue East

1.8 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue East

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 82 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.

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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82 miles or 1h 34m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cordele, 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 164.1 miles and 3h 9m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82 mi from Roswell, GA · 1h 34m into the drive

city in Alabama, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centre, AL

82 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

Centre, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centre, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cordele, GA

The final approach into Cordele, 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 Cordele, 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

$26.26 one way

$52.52 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$28.61	$57.23
premium	$4.78	$30.87	$61.74
diesel	$5.64	$36.46	$72.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.2	$17.23	$7.88
Efficient EV	41	$14.36	$6.56
EV Truck/SUV	65.6	$22.97	$10.50

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 13 hours ago

Origin

Roswell, GA

Afternoon in Roswell on Monday

Local time

4:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:08AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 10:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Destination

Cordele, GA

Afternoon in Cordele on Monday

Local time

4:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:08AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 10:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

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

1 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

3h 9m 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 Cordele, GA covers 164.1 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Northridge Road, US 19 South, Turner McDonald Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 82 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 $26.26 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Roswell, GA to Cordele, GA is easy. At 3h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roswell, GA to Cordele, GA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Roswell, GA to Cordele, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Roswell, GA to Cordele, GA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Cordele, GA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Roswell, GA

Cordele, GA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 9m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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