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Trip from Roswell, GA to Garden City, GA

Drive Time

5h 4m

Distance

269.5 mi

434 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 51m ★
6 AM
5h 5m
8 AM
5h 32m
10 AM
5h 14m
12 PM
5h 11m
3 PM
5h 15m
5 PM
5h 30m
8 PM
4h 56m

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

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Downtown Roswell, GA, GA

Roswell, GA

Dmitry Daltonik

Downtown Garden City, GA, GA

Garden City, GA

Daniel Lee

Trip Overview

The drive from Roswell, GA to Garden City, GA covers 269.5 miles and takes about 5h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 16, I 75, T Harvey Mathis Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 160.9 miles on I 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

134.7 miles from Roswell, GA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 4m highway drive covering 269.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 16 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 160.9 miles on I 16.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 160.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,082 ft 15 ft

Total Climb

58 ft

Total Descent

1,125 ft

Highest Point

1,082 ft

Elevation Range

1,067 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 16 and I 75. 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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 269.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Northridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These 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.
5
3.8 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward US 19 South, GA 400 South

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 19 South, GA 400 South
6
26 mi into trip | ~36m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
90.8 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Macon, Savannah

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Macon, Savannah
8
103 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

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 165 Toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

Towns Along This Route

Between Roswell, GA and Garden City, GA, road signs point toward Macon and Savannah.

Macon

90.8 mi in | ~1h 48m | via I 75

Savannah

90.8 mi in | ~1h 48m | via I 75

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 16 160.9 mi 2h 53m
I 75 77.1 mi 1h 25m
T Harvey Mathis Parkway 6.8 mi 8m
Downtown Connector 5 mi 6m
Turner McDonald Parkway 4.6 mi 5m
North Atlanta Street 3.4 mi 6m
Northeast Expressway 2.9 mi 4m
James Wendell George Parkway 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 16 — 160.9 mi, about 2h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Atlanta Street

3.4 mi · 6 min · North Atlanta Street
2

Turn left onto Northridge Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Northridge Road
3

Turn right

157 ft · 9 sec
4

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

0.4 mi · 27 sec · US 19 South, GA 400 South
5

Merge slight left onto Turner McDonald Parkway

4.6 mi · 5 min · Turner McDonald Parkway
6

Continue on T Harvey Mathis Parkway

6.8 mi · 8 min · T Harvey Mathis Parkway
7

Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

2.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
8

Continue on Downtown Connector

5.0 mi · 6 min · Downtown Connector
9

Continue on James Wendell George Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
10

Keep slight left

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min
11

Keep slight left to continue on Macon, Savannah

12 mi · 13 min · Macon, Savannah
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 16 East: Jim Gillis Highway, Savannah
13

Continue straight

161 mi · 2 hr 53 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward Chatham Parkway

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Chatham Parkway
15

Turn left onto Chatham Parkway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Chatham Parkway
16

Turn right

1.2 mi · 1 min
17

Turn left onto Burnsed Boulevard

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Burnsed Boulevard
18

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
19

Turn left onto Rommel Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Rommel Avenue
20

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 134.7 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 160.9 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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 134.7 miles or 2h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garden City, 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.

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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 269.5 miles and 5h 4m.

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 I 16 for about 160.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 134.7 mi from Roswell, GA · 2h 36m into the drive

Downtown Dadeville, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

135 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134.7 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 I 16 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 160.9 miles.

Arriving in Garden City, GA

The final approach into Garden City, 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 Garden City, GA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 18.6
View on nps.gov
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. American...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 102.2
View on nps.gov
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

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
View on nps.gov
Fort Pulaski National Monument

Fort Pulaski National Monument

National Monument

For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology proved its superiority over these fort...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour $10 near mile 269.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.13 one way

$86.26 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $46.99 $93.99
premium $4.78 $50.70 $101.39
diesel $5.64 $59.87 $119.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Connexion - Tesla Supercharger

Roswell, GA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Avenue East Cobb - Tesla Supercharger

Marietta, GA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Starbucks

Alpharetta, GA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Jim Ellis Ford of Sandy Springs

Atlanta, GA

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

FPC Trowbridge-Trowbridge Crossing (Sandy Springs, GA)

Sandy Springs, GA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Site Centers Sandy Plains Village (Roswell, GA)

Roswell, GA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Brixmor Mansell Crossing (Alpharetta, GA)

Alpharetta, GA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Target Marietta #T2121

Marietta, GA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 MERCEDES_BENZ: 5 Electrify America: 3 Tesla: 3 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.9 0 $28.30 $12.94
Efficient EV 67.4 0 $23.58 $10.78
EV Truck/SUV 107.8 1 $37.73 $17.25

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 3 days ago

Origin

Roswell, GA

Morning in Roswell on Monday

Local time

6:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Garden City, GA

Morning in Garden City on Monday

Local time

6:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

5h 4m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Garden City, GA covers 269.5 miles and takes about 5h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 16, I 75, T Harvey Mathis Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.7 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 $43.13 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 269.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Northridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Roswell, GA and Garden City, GA, road signs point toward Macon and Savannah.

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