Origin
Roswell, GA
Evening in Roswell on Friday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Druid Hills, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Druid Hills, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roswell, GA to Druid Hills, GA covers 20.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on T Harvey Mathis Parkway, Turner McDonald Parkway, North Atlanta Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on T Harvey Mathis Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Roswell, GA to Druid Hills, GA covers 20.1 miles and takes about 33m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
T Harvey Mathis Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 20.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Northridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles (Lenox Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Northridge Road
Turn left onto Northridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road, Lenox Road
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 1B
Toward Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road,...
6
15.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Lenox Road
Turn right onto Lenox Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
GA 42 / Briarcliff Road Northeast
Turn right onto GA 42 / Briarcliff Road Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
19.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
North Decatur Road
Turn left onto North Decatur Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| T Harvey Mathis Parkway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Turner McDonald Parkway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| North Atlanta Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Briarcliff Road Northeast | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Lavista Road Northeast | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Oakdale Road Northeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Decatur Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
— 6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Druid Hills, 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
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
T Harvey Mathis Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road, Lenox Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Sidney Marcus Boulevard Northeast
9
At end of road, turn left onto GA 13
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Buford Highway
10
Turn right onto Lenox Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Lenox Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Cheshire Bridge Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Cheshire Bridge Road
12
Turn left onto GA 236
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lavista Road Northeast
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto GA 42
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Briarcliff Road Northeast
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GA 42
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Briarcliff Road Northeast
15
Turn left onto North Decatur Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Decatur Road
Use the left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto Oakdale Road Northeast
3 ft
·
0 sec
·
Oakdale Road Northeast
17
Continue on Oakdale Road Northeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakdale Road Northeast
18
Turn left onto The By Way Northeast
91 ft
·
3 sec
·
The By Way Northeast
19
Arrive at destination
The By Way Northeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Druid Hills, GA
Evening in Druid Hills on Friday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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 Druid Hills, GA covers 20.1 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are T Harvey Mathis Parkway, Turner McDonald Parkway, North Atlanta Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 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 $3.14 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 20.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Northridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles (Lenox Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Roswell, GA to Druid Hills, GA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.
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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