Trip from Roswell, GA to Dade County, GA

Data updated 18 minutes ago

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

130.2 mi

210 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 25m ★

6 AM

2h 36m

8 AM

2h 57m

10 AM

2h 43m

12 PM

2h 41m

3 PM

2h 44m

5 PM

2h 56m

8 PM

2h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Roswell, GA

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Dade County, GA

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Trip Overview

This 130.2-mile drive from Roswell, GA, to Dade County, GA, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 35 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on the Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, I-24, and I-59, with a 20% share of highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $20. Given its relatively short distance and the turn-heavy local road profile, it's best suited for a single day of travel. This route keeps you within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward transition between locations.

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

65.1 miles from Roswell, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a road experience that's more about navigating local routes with frequent turns than a pure interstate cruise. While 20% of the drive involves highway speeds, the majority is on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 90.6 miles on the Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, offering a chance for more consistent travel before the route likely shifts to more varied local roads. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively managing your turns and speed more often.

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

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 90.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 130.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

11.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North: Chattanooga

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga

14.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway...

102.2 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

119.7 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Take the exit toward I 59 South: Birmingham

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 167 Toward I 59 South: Birmingham

128 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Take the exit toward GA 136: Trenton

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11 Toward GA 136: Trenton

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Roswell, GA and Dade County, GA, road signs point toward Kennesaw, Nashville and Chattanooga.

Kennesaw

14.3 mi in | ~23m | via I 75

Nashville

102.2 mi in | ~1h 58m

Chattanooga

102.9 mi in | ~1h 59m | via I 24

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway	90.6 mi	1h 38m
I 24	16.7 mi	21m
I 59	7.6 mi	8m
Roswell Road	7.1 mi	12m
Marietta Highway	2 mi	3m
North Marietta Parkway	1.2 mi	1m
Sells Lane	0.8 mi	2m
Lafayette Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Larry McDonald Memorial Highway — 90.6 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on GA 9; GA 120

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Atlanta Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto GA 120

2.0 mi · 3 min · Marietta Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on GA 120

7.1 mi · 12 min · Roswell Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on GA 120 Alternate

0.3 mi · 19 sec · GA 120 Alternate

Use the slight right lane.

Continue on GA 120 ALT

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Marietta Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 75

2.7 mi · 3 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

88 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 24

17 mi · 21 min · I 24

Toward Chattanooga, Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 48 sec

Exit 167 Toward I 59 South: Birmingham Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Continue on I 59

7.6 mi · 8 min · I 59

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 11 Toward GA 136: Trenton Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto GA 136

0.3 mi · 43 sec · White Oak Gap Road

Turn right onto US 11; GA 58; GA 136

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto GA 136

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Street

Turn right onto Sells Lane

0.8 mi · 2 min · Sells Lane

Arrive at destination

Sells Lane

Trip Plan

Consider departing Roswell in the morning to make the most of your day, especially since this drive is best completed in a single day. With a total duration of 2 hours and 35 minutes and only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $20, and it’s wise to top off before heading out. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning pay close attention to your GPS and road signs as you approach the Dade County destination.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 65.1 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dade County, 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 130.2 miles and 2h 35m.

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 Larry McDonald Memorial Highway for about 90.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.1 mi from Roswell, GA · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Chattanooga, TN

65 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

East Chattanooga, TN

Fuel and coffee

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

East Chattanooga, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.1 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 Larry McDonald Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.6 miles.

Arriving in Dade County, GA

The final approach into Dade County, 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 Dade County, GA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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

Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026

Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill

View on nps.gov

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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.36 one way

$40.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$22.26	$44.52
premium	$4.70	$24.10	$48.19
diesel	$5.61	$28.75	$57.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Terrace at Windy Hill - Tesla Supercharger

Marietta, GA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Smyrna, GA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Connexion - Tesla Supercharger

Roswell, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Terrace at Windy Hill - Tesla Supercharger

Marietta, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Avenue East Cobb - Tesla Supercharger

Marietta, GA

Tesla

8 DCFC

FPC Trowbridge-Trowbridge Crossing (Sandy Springs, GA)

Sandy Springs, GA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Jim Ellis Ford of Sandy Springs

Atlanta, GA

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

Brixmor Mansell Crossing (Alpharetta, GA)

Alpharetta, GA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Tesla: 5 MERCEDES_BENZ: 5 Electrify America: 4 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.1	$13.67	$6.25
Efficient EV	32.6	$11.39	$5.21
EV Truck/SUV	52.1	$18.23	$8.33

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 5 days ago

Origin

Roswell, GA

Late night in Roswell on Wednesday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dade County, GA

Late night in Dade County on Wednesday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 35m 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 Dade County, GA covers 130.2 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, I 24, I 59. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65.1 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 $20.36 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Roswell, GA and Dade County, GA, road signs point toward Kennesaw, Nashville and Chattanooga.

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