Origin
Roswell, GA
Afternoon in Roswell on Friday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Ellijay, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
56.2 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
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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Ellijay, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roswell, GA to Ellijay, GA covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on APD Highway, Hickory Flat Highway, A P D Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on APD Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 56.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 56.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
APD Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.8 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near GA 92 / East Crossville Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.4 miles (GA 92 / East Crossville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (GA 140 / Houze Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (GA 140 / Houze Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
GA 92 / East Crossville Road
Turn left onto GA 92 / East Crossville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
GA 140 / Houze Road
Turn left onto GA 140 / Houze Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
GA 140 / Houze Road
Enter roundabout onto GA 140 / Houze Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Northside Parkway
Turn left onto Northside Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
US 76; GA 2 / 1st Avenue
Turn left onto US 76; GA 2 / 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| APD Highway | 24.8 mi | 30m |
| Hickory Flat Highway | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| A P D Highway | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Arnold Mill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Houze Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Alpharetta Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northside-Cherokee Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
APD Highway
— 24.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Ellijay, GA.
1
Start on GA 9; GA 120
19 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Atlanta Street
2
Turn right onto GA 9; GA 120
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Alpharetta Highway
3
Turn left onto GA 92
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Crossville Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Mansell Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Mansell Road
5
Turn left onto GA 140
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Houze Road
6
Enter roundabout onto GA 140
143 ft
·
2 sec
·
Houze Road
7
Continue on GA 140
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Houze Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on GA 140
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Arnold Mill Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on GA 140
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Hickory Flat Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northside-Cherokee Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Northside Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northside Parkway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto GA 20
484 ft
·
17 sec
·
Cumming Highway
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 575 North
14
Merge onto I 575; GA 5
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Phillip Landrum Memorial Highway
15
Continue on I 575; GA 5
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
A P D Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on GA 5; GA 515
25 mi
·
30 min
·
APD Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Turn left onto US 76; GA 2
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
1st Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto GA 2; GA 52
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
19
Turn right onto North Church Street
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Church Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Church Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.1 mi from Roswell, GA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ellijay, GA
The final approach into Ellijay, GA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.79 one way
$17.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Ellijay, GA
Afternoon in Ellijay on Friday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Canton, GA
28 mi in
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
1h 19m 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 Ellijay, GA covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are APD Highway, Hickory Flat Highway, A P D Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.1 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 $8.79 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (GA 92 / East Crossville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (GA 140 / Houze Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (GA 140 / Houze Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Roswell, GA to Ellijay, 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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