Roswell, GA to Greensboro, GA is 93.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 53 minutes via Purple Heart Highway and Carl Sanders Highway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a route with frequent turns, so it's not a simple cruise. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.7 miles from Roswell, GA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 93.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This journey is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you’ll be navigating a series of turns rather than settling into long stretches of highway. Only about a quarter of the drive, 25%, is on highways, with the longest uninterrupted segment being 45.2 miles on the Purple Heart Highway. You’ll likely experience a mix of local roads and some highway driving, including sections of Carl Sanders Highway and the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter.
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.
Purple Heart Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 45.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.9 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
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.
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, Greenville
9
8.4 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
8
9.4 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, Augusta
7
25.2 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward US 278: Covington Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward US 278: Covington Highway
8
90.4 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 130
Toward GA 44: Greensboro, Eatonton
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 Greensboro, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga and Birmingham.
Greenville
6.9 mi in|~11m
Augusta
7.7 mi in|~12m|via US 19
Chattanooga
7.7 mi in|~12m|via US 19
Birmingham
7.7 mi in|~12m|via US 19
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi
48m
Carl Sanders Highway
15.9 mi
17m
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
15.1 mi
17m
North Atlanta Street
3.4 mi
6m
Turner McDonald Parkway
2.7 mi
3m
South Main Street
2.6 mi
4m
Covington Highway
1.8 mi
2m
Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Highway
— 45.2 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roswell, GA and Greensboro, 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
2.7 mi·3 min·Turner McDonald Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 285: Chattanooga, GreenvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 19
0.7 mi·53 sec·US 19
Exit 4A; 4BToward I 285 East, I 285 West: Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga, Birmingham
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 4AToward I 285 East: Greenville, AugustaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 285 East: Greenville, AugustaUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 285
15 mi·17 min·Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 43Toward US 278: Covington HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 278; GA 12
1.8 mi·2 min·Covington Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road
1.7 mi·2 min·Wesley Chapel Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left
0.4 mi·59 sec
Toward I 20 EastUse the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 20
45 mi·48 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 20
16 mi·17 min·Carl Sanders Highway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 130Toward GA 44: Greensboro, EatontonUse the left lane.
18
Turn left onto GA 44
0.2 mi·18 sec·Lake Oconee Parkway
19
Continue on GA 44
2.6 mi·4 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
GA 44
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 53 minute duration and 93.4 mile distance, this is an ideal same-day trip. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Greensboro and still have the afternoon free. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $15, and consider filling up before you leave Roswell to ensure a smooth journey on these local roads.
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 46.7 miles from Roswell, GA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.2 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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.7 miles or 1h 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greensboro, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Roswell, GA
This is one driving day of about 93.4 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Roswell, GA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Highway for about 45.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.7 mi from Roswell, GA
· 1h into the drive
The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from Roswell, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greensboro, GA
The final approach into Greensboro, 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.
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,...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
$5
near mile 3.2
Park Closure: Island Ford Trail Closures Winter 2025-2026
Park Closure: Restrooms and Water Fountains Unavailable at Powers Island and Akers Mill
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 22.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.61 one way
$29.21 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.97
$31.94
premium
$4.70
$17.29
$34.57
diesel
$5.61
$20.62
$41.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28
0
$9.81
$4.48
Efficient EV
23.4
0
$8.17
$3.74
EV Truck/SUV
37.4
0
$13.08
$5.98
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Roswell, GA
Night
in Roswell on Friday
Local time
9:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greensboro, GA
Night
in Greensboro on Friday
Local time
9:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Decatur, GA
47 mi in
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
32 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
1h 53m 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 Greensboro, GA covers 93.4 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Highway, Carl Sanders Highway, Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.7 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 $14.61 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 93.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Roswell, GA and Greensboro, GA, road signs point toward Greenville, Augusta, Chattanooga and Birmingham.
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.
