Origin
Roswell, GA
Afternoon in Roswell on Thursday
Local time
2:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roswell, GA to Fairview, GA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
104.5 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
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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Fairview, GA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roswell, GA to Fairview, GA covers 104.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Battlefield Parkway, Roswell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.4 miles on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.34 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.
Midpoint
52.3 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 104.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 104.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 84.4 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 104.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 11.6 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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...
8
96 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 350
Toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethor...
6
104.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
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McFarland Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto McFarland Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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 Fairview, GA, road signs point toward Kennesaw and Fort Oglethorpe.
Kennesaw
14.3 mi in
|
~23m
|
via I 75
Fort Oglethorpe
96 mi in
|
~1h 51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Larry McDonald Memorial Highway | 84.4 mi | 1h 31m |
| Battlefield Parkway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Roswell Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Marietta Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Marietta Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Atlanta Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| GA 120 Alternate | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Schmitt Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
— 84.4 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Fairview, GA.
1
Start on GA 9; GA 120
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Atlanta Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto GA 120
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Marietta Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on GA 120
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Roswell Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on GA 120 Alternate
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
GA 120 Alternate
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on GA 120 ALT
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marietta Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Toward I 75 North: Chattanooga, Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 350
Toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto GA 2
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Battlefield Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on GA 2
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Battlefield Parkway
12
Turn left onto West Schmitt Road
486 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Schmitt Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto McFarland Avenue
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
McFarland Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
McFarland Avenue
Trip Plan
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 52.3 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.4 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 23 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, GA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
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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 104.5 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Roswell, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway for about 84.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.3 mi from Roswell, GA · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Larry McDonald Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.4 miles.
Arriving in Fairview, GA
The final approach into Fairview, 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 Fairview, 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
$16.34 one way
$32.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.07 | $46.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.97 | $5.02 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.63 | $6.69 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Fairview, GA
Afternoon in Fairview on Thursday
Local time
2:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
3 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
2h 2m 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 Fairview, GA covers 104.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Larry McDonald Memorial Highway, Battlefield Parkway, Roswell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.3 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 $16.34 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 104.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (I 75 / Larry McDonald Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Between Roswell, GA and Fairview, GA, road signs point toward Kennesaw and Fort Oglethorpe.
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